Sample questions
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CSE2025
Consider the following statements
- Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets of the Government
- Borrowings and disinvestment are capital receipts
- 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)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
CSE2011
All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the:
- A Contingency Fund of India
- B Public Account
- C Consolidated Fund of India ✓
- D Deposits and Advances Fund
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
CSE2004
61. With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements
- Disbursements from Public Accounts oflndia are subject to the Vote of Parliament
- The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State
- Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A land2
- B 2and3 ✓
- C 1 and 3
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Parliament & Legislature
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