There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?
    1. Reducing revenue expenditure
    2. Introducing new welfare schemes
    3. Rationalizing subsidies
    4. Expanding industries
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  • 1 and 3 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • I only
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Explanation:

    Introducing new welfare schemes will increase expenditure and thus will increase the budget deficit. Reducing revenue expenditure and rationalizing subsidies will cut down on the budget deficit. Expanding industries will also need investments which will increase expenditure. 

There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be ta
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