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Primary Deficit & Revenue Deficit

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Loan waivers will lead to ______ in the fiscal deficit of the government

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Increase

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Decrease

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Solution

The correct option is A Increase
The amount of loans waived off will be paid to the banks by the Government. This leads to increase in government expenditure and thus will increase fiscal deficit.

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