Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:
Which of the following is NOT an example of capital expenditure?
Options:
Subsidies given to state government
Investment in shares
Loan by central government to state government
Repayment of loan
Correct Answer:
Subsidies given to state government
Explanation:
Subsidies given to state government neither creates assets nor causes a reduction in liabilities. They are part of revenue expenditure.