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Borrowing by the government is treated as a capital receipt because it:

Aincreases revenue
Breduces a liability
Ccreates a liability
Dcreates an asset
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. creates a liability
Borrowing creates a liability, so it is a capital receipt.
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