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Consider the following pairs:(Term : Meaning)1. Stagflation : Persistent high inflation combined with stagnant output and high unemployment…

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Consider the following pairs:

(Term : Meaning)

1. Stagflation : Persistent high inflation combined with stagnant output and high unemployment

2. Fiscal deficit : Total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings

3. Primary deficit : Fiscal deficit minus interest payments

4. Revenue deficit : Fiscal deficit minus capital expenditure

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  • A1 and 2 only
  • B1, 2 and 3 only
  • C2, 3 and 4 only
  • D1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct answer: B

Explanation

Revenue deficit is revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts, so pair 4 is wrong.

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