Compare the trends depicted in the figures given below:

Question 10:Compare the trends depicted in the figures given below:

The correct answer is -Considering the data represented in the given diagram, trend of year-on-year deficit (reporting for
April to November) may be stated as follows:
(i) Fiscal Deficit in 2020 increased to 10.8 lakh crore from 8.1 lakh crore in 2019. In 2021 it has gone down to 7 lakh crore.
(ii) Primary Deficit in 2020 increased to 6.9 lakh crore from 4.7 lakh crore in 2019. In 2021 it has gone down to 2.4 lakh crore.
(iii) Fiscal Deficit in 2020 increased to 135.1% of Budget Expenditure from 114.8% in 2019. In year 2021, it is 46.2% of Budget Expenditure.