Government Surpluses

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What is a government surplus?

  1. When government revenue exceeds government expenditure

  2. When government expenditure exceeds government revenue

  3. When government revenue equals government expenditure

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A government surplus occurs when the government's revenue exceeds its expenditure, resulting in a positive balance.

What are the main sources of government revenue in India?

  1. Taxes

  2. Borrowing

  3. Printing money

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government generates revenue through a combination of taxes, borrowing, and printing money.

What are the main categories of government expenditure in India?

  1. Salaries and pensions

  2. Interest payments

  3. Subsidies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government's expenditure includes salaries and pensions for government employees, interest payments on government debt, subsidies to various sectors, and other miscellaneous expenses.

What is the impact of a government surplus on the economy?

  1. It can lead to economic growth

  2. It can lead to inflation

  3. It can lead to a decrease in interest rates

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A government surplus can have various impacts on the economy, including promoting economic growth, increasing inflation, and lowering interest rates.

What is the impact of a government deficit on the economy?

  1. It can lead to economic growth

  2. It can lead to inflation

  3. It can lead to an increase in interest rates

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A government deficit can have various impacts on the economy, including stimulating economic growth, increasing inflation, and raising interest rates.

What are the main challenges in managing government surpluses in India?

  1. Preventing corruption and misuse of funds

  2. Ensuring that the surplus is used for productive purposes

  3. Avoiding excessive government borrowing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managing government surpluses in India poses several challenges, including preventing corruption and misuse of funds, ensuring that the surplus is utilized for productive purposes, and avoiding excessive government borrowing.

What are some of the ways in which government surpluses can be used in India?

  1. Reducing government debt

  2. Investing in infrastructure

  3. Providing social welfare programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government surpluses in India can be utilized in various ways, such as reducing government debt, investing in infrastructure, providing social welfare programs, and other productive purposes.

What is the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in managing government surpluses?

  1. It helps the government in managing its cash flows

  2. It advises the government on fiscal policy

  3. It helps the government in managing its debt

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plays a crucial role in assisting the government in managing its cash flows, advising on fiscal policy, and managing government debt.

What is the significance of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act in India?

  1. It sets targets for fiscal deficit and debt

  2. It promotes transparency and accountability in fiscal management

  3. It helps in controlling government borrowing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act in India establishes targets for fiscal deficit and debt, promotes transparency and accountability in fiscal management, and helps control government borrowing.

What are the main objectives of the FRBM Act?

  1. To ensure fiscal discipline

  2. To promote sustainable economic growth

  3. To reduce government debt

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objectives of the FRBM Act are to ensure fiscal discipline, promote sustainable economic growth, and reduce government debt.

What is the role of the Finance Commission in managing government surpluses?

  1. It recommends the distribution of tax revenue between the central and state governments

  2. It advises the government on fiscal policy

  3. It helps the government in managing its debt

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Finance Commission plays a crucial role in recommending the distribution of tax revenue between the central and state governments.

What is the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in managing government surpluses?

  1. It audits the accounts of the government

  2. It advises the government on fiscal policy

  3. It helps the government in managing its debt

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is responsible for auditing the accounts of the government.

What are the main challenges in managing government surpluses in India?

  1. Preventing corruption and misuse of funds

  2. Ensuring that the surplus is used for productive purposes

  3. Avoiding excessive government borrowing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managing government surpluses in India poses several challenges, including preventing corruption and misuse of funds, ensuring that the surplus is utilized for productive purposes, and avoiding excessive government borrowing.

What are some of the ways in which government surpluses can be used in India?

  1. Reducing government debt

  2. Investing in infrastructure

  3. Providing social welfare programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government surpluses in India can be utilized in various ways, such as reducing government debt, investing in infrastructure, providing social welfare programs, and other productive purposes.

What is the significance of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act in India?

  1. It sets targets for fiscal deficit and debt

  2. It promotes transparency and accountability in fiscal management

  3. It helps in controlling government borrowing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act in India establishes targets for fiscal deficit and debt, promotes transparency and accountability in fiscal management, and helps control government borrowing.

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