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In the context of Indian public finance, how does a revenue deficit differ from a fiscal deficit?

A. Revenue deficit relates strictly to current government receipts and expenditures without considering capital assets, whereas fiscal deficit accounts for total borrowing requirements across both revenue and capital accounts✓ Correct Answer

B. Revenue deficit measures foreign debt obligations, while fiscal deficit measures domestic tax evasion

C. Revenue deficit is calculated exclusively by the central bank, whereas fiscal deficit is managed by state governments

D. Revenue deficit includes capital infrastructure investments, while fiscal deficit excludes interest payments

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Revenue deficit occurs when revenue expenditure exceeds revenue receipts, impacting current operational consumption without creating capital assets, whereas fiscal deficit is the comprehensive measure of total borrowing requirements encompassing both capital and revenue accounts. Both deficits are key fiscal indicators published during budget presentations. Capital expenditures create long-term productive assets.

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