Economy Set 1 MCQs

Economy GK

Economy Set 1 MCQs

Practice Economy GK MCQs on basic economic concepts including economy, economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, goods and services, demand and supply, factors of production, opportunity cost, economic activities, sectors of economy and other fundamental concepts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, JKPSC, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations.

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Question #2181
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on services by the United Nations and international organizations is:
A. 0%
B. exempt
C. 5%
D. 18%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Services by UN and specified international organizations are exempt from GST.
This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2182
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on services by foreign diplomatic mission in India is:
A. 0%
B. 5%
C. 18%
D. exempt
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Services by foreign diplomatic missions are exempt from GST.
This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2183
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on electricity transmission and distribution is:
A. not under GST
B. 18%
C. 0%
D. 5%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Electricity transmission and distribution are outside GST.
This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2184
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on petroleum and natural gas is:
A. 0%
B. 5%
C. 18%
D. not under GST
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Petroleum products and natural gas are outside GST.
This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2185
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on alcohol for human consumption is:
A. 18%
B. not under GST
C. 0%
D. 5%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Alcoholic liquor for human consumption is outside GST.
This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2186
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on land and property is:
A. not applicable
B. 5%
C. 0%
D. 18%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sale of land and completed buildings is not subject to GST.
This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2187
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on electricity is:
A. not under GST
B. 5%
C. 18%
D. 0%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Electricity is outside GST.
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Question #2188
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on water is:
A. 18%
B. exempt for water supply through public taps
C. 5%
D. 0%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Water supply through public taps is exempt from GST.
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Question #2189
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on healthcare and education being exempt is intended to:
A. increase tax burden
B. make essential services affordable
C. increase government revenue
D. promote imports
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Exempting essential services like health and education makes them affordable.
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Question #2190
The 'Goods and Services Tax' has subsumed taxes like entry tax, which has helped reduce:
A. income tax
B. check posts and barriers at state borders
C. customs duty
D. direct tax
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Subsuming entry tax reduced state border check posts and barriers.
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Question #2191
The 'Goods and Services Tax' is collected by the central government under which component?
A. CGST and IGST
B. SGST
C. SGST only
D. UTGST only
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The central government collects CGST and IGST.
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Question #2192
The 'Goods and Services Tax' collected by state governments is:
A. CGST
B. IGST
C. SGST
D. UTGST
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
State governments collect SGST.
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Question #2193
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on intra-state supply comprises:
A. CGST and SGST/UTGST
B. SGST only
C. CGST only
D. IGST
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Intra-state supplies attract both CGST and SGST/UTGST.
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Question #2194
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on inter-state supply is:
A. SGST
B. UTGST
C. IGST
D. CGST
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Inter-state supplies attract IGST.
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Question #2195
The 'Goods and Services Tax' compensation cess is collected by:
A. GST council
B. local bodies
C. central government
D. state governments
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Compensation cess is collected by the central government.
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Question #2196
The 'Goods and Services Tax' revenue from IGST is shared between:
A. centre only
B. states only
C. local bodies
D. centre and states as per GST law
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
IGST is collected by the centre and apportioned between centre and states.
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Question #2197
The 'Goods and Services Tax' revenue from CGST is credited to:
A. Consolidated Fund of India
B. Contingency Fund
C. Public Account
D. state governments
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
CGST revenue is credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.
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Question #2198
The 'Goods and Services Tax' revenue from SGST is credited to:
A. Consolidated Fund of the state
B. Public Account
C. Contingency Fund
D. Consolidated Fund of India
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
SGST revenue goes to the state's Consolidated Fund.
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Question #2199
The 'Goods and Services Tax' Council decisions are implemented by:
A. Supreme Court
B. RBI
C. SEBI
D. central and state governments through respective GST laws
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Central and state governments implement GST Council recommendations through their GST laws.
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Question #2200
The 'Goods and Services Tax' law in India comprises:
A. only CGST Act
B. CGST Act, SGST Acts, UTGST Act and IGST Act
C. one Act
D. only IGST Act
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
GST law comprises CGST, SGST, UTGST and IGST Acts.
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