Which one of the following expenditures is subtracted from Fiscal Deficit to arrive at Primary Deficit ?

  1. A. Defence expenditure
  2. B. Expenditure on subsidies
  3. C. Interest payments
  4. D. Pension

Correct Answer: C. Interest payments

Explanation

Primary Deficit is calculated by subtracting interest payments on previous borrowings from the current year's Fiscal Deficit.

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