The 'Revenue deficit' indicates that the government's: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Revenue deficit' indicates that the government's:
A. total budget is balanced
B. revenue receipts exceed revenue expenditure
C. revenue expenditure exceeds revenue receipts
D. capital expenditure exceeds capital receipts
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Revenue deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.

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The 'government route' for FDI requires:
A. prior approval from the government
B. no approval
C. only RBI approval
D. only SEBI approval

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Government route requires prior approval from the concerned government ministry.

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The 'Special Drawing Rights' allocated by IMF are recorded in which part of a country's balance of payments?
A. Capital account or reserve assets
B. Visible trade
C. Current account
D. Invisibles

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
SDR allocations are recorded as reserve assets in the balance of payments.

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A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 2 years
D. 15 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Compensation cess was initially for five years (2017-2022), later extended.

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