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Public Finance and Budget

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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1. Meaning and Importance of Public Finance

  • Public Finance is the management of government's income, expenditure, and debts
  • It differs from private finance in scope, planning approach, and transparency
  • Government calculates expenditure first, then adjusts income accordingly (opposite of personal finance)
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2. Budget

  • Budget is the annual statement of government's estimated income and expenditure
  • Financial year in India: April 1st to March 31st
  • Union Finance Minister presents budget in Lok Sabha during February/March
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3. Public Expenditure

  • Government spending for public welfare, development, and administration
  • Two main types: Revenue Expenditure and Capital Expenditure
  • Revenue Expenditure: From revenue sources for current needs
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4. Public Revenue

  • Government's income from various sources to meet expenditure
  • Two main types: Revenue Receipts and Capital Receipts
  • Revenue Receipts: Tax revenue and Non-tax revenue

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The study of government's incomeAn annual statement of estimated governmentMoney spent by government for publicGovernment income from various sourcesWhen government expenditure exceeds revenue

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