Which of the following is the primary objective of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the primary objective of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act in India?
A. To eliminate all forms of taxation
B. To ensure inter-generational equity and fiscal sustainability
C. To promote deficit financing through money creation
D. To increase fiscal deficit indefinitely
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The FRBM Act aims to ensure fiscal discipline, inter-generational equity in fiscal management and long-term macroeconomic stability by setting targets for deficit reduction.

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In the context of Indian public finance, 'Effective Revenue Deficit' is defined as:
A. Revenue deficit plus capital expenditure
B. Revenue deficit minus grants for creation of capital assets
C. Primary deficit plus interest payments
D. Fiscal deficit minus interest payments

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Effective Revenue Deficit is Revenue Deficit minus grants given by the Centre to states and union territories for the creation of capital assets.

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Question #2
In the context of public economics, the 'Samuelson Condition' for optimal provision of pure public goods states that:
A. Each individual's marginal rate of substitution equals the marginal cost
B. Only the median voter determines the quantity
C. Private provision is always optimal
D. The sum of marginal rates of substitution equals the marginal rate of transformation

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Samuelson condition requires that the sum of the marginal rates of substitution between the public good and a private good across all individuals equals the marginal rate of transformation (marginal cost).

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The 'e-way bill' validity is based on:
A. number of goods
B. type of vehicle
C. distance to be travelled
D. value of goods

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
E-way bill validity depends on the distance of movement.

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