There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit? [IAS Prelims 2016] 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Rationalizing subsidies 4. Reducing import duty Select the correct answer using the code given below.

There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which acti

1.	There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit? [IAS Prelims 2016] 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Rationalizing subsidies 4. Reducing import duty Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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