If the fiscal deficit of the Union Government is Rs. 75,000 crores relending to State is Rs. 25,000 crores, interest payments are Rs. 25,000 crores, what is the amount of the primary deficit?

• A. Rs. 25,000 crores
• B. Rs. 1,25,000 crores
• C. Rs. 1,00,000 crores
• D. Rs. 50,000 crores

Answer: (D)