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Budget

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Economics

Flashcards for Budget — Gujarat Board Class 11 Economics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Budget Basics

What is a government budget? Give its key elements.

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A government budget is an annual accounting statement of item-wise estimates of expected revenue and anticipated expenditure of the government for a new fiscal year. Key elements: 1. Statement of est

Card 2Budget Basics

What are the four main purposes of a budget?

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1. To obtain approval of elected representatives for estimated expenditures and incomes 2. To get an idea regarding available resources and areas requiring expenses 3. Provide direction for allocation

Card 3Types of Budget

Define balanced budget and state its merits and demerits.

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Balanced Budget: Government plans expenditures equal to likely revenue sources. Merits: 1. Ensures financial stability 2. Avoids wasteful expenditures 3. No additional tax burden on people Demerits:

Card 4Types of Budget

What is a deficit budget? State its merits and demerits.

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Deficit Budget: Government's anticipated total expenditure > anticipated total income. Merits: 1. Promotes development and welfare activities 2. Boosts economy during depression 3. Lower tax burden i

Card 5Types of Budget

What is a surplus budget? State its merits and demerits.

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Surplus Budget: Government spends less than its total anticipated income. Merits: 1. Useful during severe inflation 2. No burden of borrowing 3. Increases government savings for future development D

Card 6Budget Accounts

Differentiate between Revenue Income and Capital Income in a budget.

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Revenue Income (Current Income): - Direct and indirect taxes - Profits of public enterprises - Fees and fines from public utilities - Receipts from current period transactions Capital Income: - Borro

Card 7Budget Accounts

Differentiate between Current Expenditure and Capital Expenditure in a budget.

Answer

Current Expenditure: - Salaries of government employees - Interest payments on loans - Pensions and subsidies - Grants and current defense expenses - Expenditures of current year Capital Expenditure:

Card 8GST

What is GST? What are the main reasons for its introduction in India?

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GST (Goods and Services Tax): An indirect tax levied on supply of goods and services, replacing multiple indirect taxes. Reasons for introduction: 1. Single tax on goods/services eliminating multiple

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