UPSC PYQPrelims 2025

Civil Services Examination · Question 75

A country's fiscal deficit stands at ₹50,000 crores. It is receiving ₹10,000 crores through non-debt creating capital receipts. The country's interest liabilities are ₹1,500 crores. What is the gross primary deficit?

  1. ₹48,500 crores
  2. ₹51,500 crores
  3. ₹58,500 crores
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (A) ₹48,500 crores

Explanation

Gross primary deficit = Fiscal deficit − Interest payments = 50,000 − 1,500 = ₹48,500 crores.