Q10 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · Economy

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Consider the following statements:I.Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets of the Government.II.Borrowings and disinvestment are capital receipts.III.Interest received on loans creates a liability of the Government.Which of the statements given above are correct?

A I and II only
B II and III only
C I and III only
D I, II and III

Correct answer: (a) I and II only

Explanation

  1. A

    I and II only

    I and II only. Capital receipts create a liability or reduce assets; borrowings and disinvestment are capital receipts. Interest received is a revenue receipt, not a liability.

  2. B

    II and III only

    II and III only. III fails, and I is dropped even though it is the definition.

  3. C

    I and III only

    I and III only. III is false.

  4. D

    I, II and III

    All three. III is the trap.

Summary. Official Set A key is (a) I and II only. A capital receipt either creates a liability (borrowing) or runs down an asset (disinvestment) — that is I, and II are examples. Interest received on loans is revenue income; it does not create a government liability (III fails). So I and II.

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