Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

Which of the following statements is true?

Statement 1- Revenue receipts do not create a corresponding liability for the government.

Statement 2- Capital receipts do not lead to reduction of assets of the government.

 

Options:

Only statement 1 is true

Only statement 2 is true

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is true

Correct Answer:

Only statement 1 is true

Explanation:

Revenue receipts are those receipts of the government which do not affect the asset and liability status of the government. Whereas, capital receipts are those receipts of the government which reduce the assets and increase the liability of the government.