QUESTION 2
GS3
10 marks
Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
WRITE IN
7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
Distinguish · Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Capital vs Revenue Budget.
Distinguish · ExplainAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget≈55 words
- 2Explain the components of both these Budgets≈55 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Define/contextExplain the mechanism or trendAnswer each explicit limb with India-specific evidenceConstraints/trade-offsBalanced way forward
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Capital vs Revenue Budget without directly resolving: “Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget.”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Explain the components of both these Budgets.”
Value addition
- Two-column comparison table with a final synthesis row
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
Next: plan for one minute, write it in 7 minutes, then get it checked.