Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

Sale of shares in public sector undertaking to private sector :

Options:

Increase assets of government.

Increase in liabilities of government.

Decrease in liabilities of government

Decreases assets of government

Correct Answer:

Decreases assets of government

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : Decreases assets of government

When the government sells shares of a PSU to the private sector, it is essentially giving up ownership (or a portion of ownership) of that asset. This sale translates to a decrease in the government's assets (the PSU) and an increase in its cash holdings (the proceeds from the sale).