In the context of public expenditure, 'Revenue Expenditure' is characterised by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of public expenditure, 'Revenue Expenditure' is characterised by:
A. Reduction of liabilities only
B. No creation of assets or reduction of liability
C. Long-term capital formation
D. Creation of assets
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Revenue expenditure is incurred for the normal running of government departments and does not result in the creation of assets or reduction of liabilities.

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B. land records
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Correct Answer: Option D


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