Which of the following is/are included in the revenue budget of the government? Give reasons for your answer.
  1. Tax revenue.
  2. Non-tax revenue.
  3. Loans received from foreign governments.
  4. Small savings.
  5. Interest payments.
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  1. Tax Revenue is an important part of the Revenue Receipts. It is included in the Revenue budget of the government It neither increases liabilities nor reduces assets.
  2. Non-Tax Revenue is also included as a Revenue Receipt because it neither increases liabilities nor reduces the assets of the government.
  3. Loans received from foreign governments imply borrowings, which leads to increase in the liabilities of the government. It is a capital receipt so not to be included in revenue budget.
  4. Small savings-like savings in Post offices or PPF scheme, through them the money is lent to the government i.e. this leads to increase in its liabilities, so it is a capital receipt, so not to be included in revenue budget.
  5. Interest payment is Non-Tax Revenue which is a part of revenue receipt; as it neither increases liabilities nor reduces the assets. So, it is included in revenue budget.
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