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Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus”?


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It is a massive investment by the Government in the manufacturing sector to ensure that the supply of goods meets the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth.

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It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country.

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It is Government’s intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation.

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It is an extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion.

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The correct option is B

It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country.


Fiscal stimulus is a measure taken by the government to boost spending and the growth of the economy.


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