The term 'Primary Deficit' is defined as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Primary Deficit' is defined as:
A. Budget deficit minus interest payments
B. Fiscal deficit plus interest payments
C. Fiscal deficit minus interest payments
D. Revenue deficit minus interest payments
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Primary deficit = Fiscal deficit − Interest payments. It indicates the borrowing requirement of the government excluding interest payments on previous borrowings.

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Under GST, interstate supply of goods is subject to:
A. IGST
B. UTGST only
C. SGST only
D. CGST only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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Which of the following is NOT a determinant of the supply of a commodity?
A. Technology
B. Tastes and preferences of consumers
C. Price of the commodity
D. Cost of production

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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A. Brasilia
B. New York
C. Washington D.C.
D. Mexico City

Correct Answer: Option C


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