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?

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

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: Option A