Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

Which of the following is not an example of Revenue Receipts of the government?

Options:

Income tax

Goods and services tax

Recovery of loans

Interest received on loans

Correct Answer:

Recovery of loans

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Recovery of loans

Explanation of Each Option:

  1. Income tax: Income tax is a direct tax levied on individuals and corporate earnings. It is considered a revenue receipt because it is part of the government's regular income generated from taxpayers.

  2. Goods and Services Tax (GST):: GST is an indirect tax applied to the supply of goods and services. Like income tax, it contributes to the government's revenue receipts as it is collected regularly.

  3. Recovery of loans: This refers to the repayment of loans that the government has provided to individuals, businesses, or other entities. This is not classified as a revenue receipt because it is a return of capital rather than a source of income. It merely represents the recovery of funds that have previously been lent out.

  4. Interest received on loans: This refers to the interest payments received by the government from entities to whom it has lent money. This is considered a revenue receipt as it constitutes income for the government.