Which of the following is a capital receipt in the government budget? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a capital receipt in the government budget?
A. Borrowings
B. Dividends from public sector enterprises
C. Tax revenue
D. Interest receipts
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Capital receipts create liability or reduce assets. Borrowings create a liability for the government and are therefore capital receipts. Tax revenue, interest receipts and dividends are revenue receipts.

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