UPSC Economics Business and Foreign Trade / व्यापार और विदेश व्यापार Question Bank Fiscal and Monetary Policy

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          Which of the following is/are the major Objectives of Deficit financing?
    1. Used as an instrument of economic policy
    2. It is used as a tool for meeting financial needs of government
    3. Used for the mobilization of surplus, non-utilized and idle resources in the economy

    A) 1 only              

    B)        1 and 2

    C) 3 only              

    D)        1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    In under-developed countries, deficit-financing has been considered essential for financing the plans of economic development. It is used as a tool for meeting financial needs of government, especially in times of war. It is used for the mobilization of surplus, non- utilized and idle resources in the economy. It is also used as an instrument of economic policy for removing the conditions of depression 4 to raise the level of output and employment.


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