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Fiscal Policy and Budget

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy

Fiscal policy involves government spending, taxation, and borrowing to steer the economy. In India, the annual Union Budget outlines revenue and expenditure plans, revealing priorities for sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, and social welfare. Concepts like revenue deficit, fiscal deficit, and primary deficit are central to gauging fiscal health. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act sets targets to maintain fiscal discipline. Exam readiness requires clarity on how changes in tax structures—like GST—and public spending shape economic growth, plus an understanding of how deficits are managed through market borrowings and bond issuances.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT an example of an indirect tax?

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Which of the following is a feature of a command economy?

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What is meant by “stagflation”?

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Which term refers to an economy that has elements of both capitalism and socialism?

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What is the term for the ability of an economy to produce more output from the same inputs?

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Which of the following measures can reduce a trade deficit?

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What is the main aim of the “Startup India” initiative?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Aggregate Demand?

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What is the purpose of the "Minimum Support Price" (MSP) in India?

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Which of the following measures is most effective in controlling inflation?

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