A specific tax levied for a particular purpose on top of the basic tax rate is known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A specific tax levied for a particular purpose on top of the basic tax rate is known as:
A. Excise
B. Tariff
C. Surcharge
D. Cess
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A cess (e.g., Health and Education Cess) is levied for a specific purpose and the revenue must be utilized for that objective only.

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Question #1
Which tax reform introduced the concept of 'One Nation, One Tax'?
A. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
B. Fringe Benefit Tax
C. Wealth Tax Abolition
D. Value Added Tax (VAT)

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
GST integrated multiple indirect taxes across India into a single unified tax structure.

Question #2
A: The Trial Balance is a statement, not an account. R: It is prepared to check the arithmetical accuracy of the ledger. Choose the correct option.
A. A is false but R is true
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D. A is true but R is false

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Trial Balance is indeed a statement of ledger balances, and its primary purpose is to check arithmetical accuracy. However, the fact that it is a statement does not explain why it checks accuracy; the double-entry system does.

Question #3
The 'Retention Period' for audit working papers is generally:
A. 1 year
B. 10 years
C. 7 years (or as per SQC 1)
D. No requirement

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
As per ICAI's Standard on Quality Control, retention period is at least 7 years.