1. The document discusses the classification of assets into capital assets and non-capital assets. It defines capital assets and lists some examples.
2. Capital gains are profits from the sale of capital assets. It distinguishes between short term capital gains from assets held for less than 3 years and long term capital gains from assets held for more than 3 years.
3. The tax treatment of capital gains depends on whether short term or long term, and whether Securities Transaction Tax was paid. Long term gains may be tax exempt if STT was paid.