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 #2201
The 'Central Goods and Services Tax Act' was passed in which year?
A. 2018
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
CGST Act was passed in 2017.
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Question #2202
The 'Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act' was passed in which year?
A. 2018
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
IGST Act was passed in 2017.
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Question #2203
The 'Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act' was passed in which year?
A. 2018
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
UTGST Act was passed in 2017.
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Question #2204
The 'Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act' was passed in which year?
A. 2017
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2018
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The GST Compensation to States Act was passed in 2017.
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Question #2205
The 'Goods and Services Tax' was launched in India on which date?
A. 15 August 2017
B. 1 July 2017
C. 1 January 2017
D. 1 April 2017
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
GST was launched on 1 July 2017.
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Question #2206
The 'Goods and Services Tax' is often described as a game-changing reform because it:
A. unified the Indian market and simplified indirect taxes
B. increased many taxes
C. removed all taxes
D. increased direct tax
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
GST unified the Indian market and simplified indirect taxation.
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Question #2207
The 'Goods and Services Tax' has increased tax compliance through:
A. manual returns only
B. only annual filing
C. no returns
D. IT-based systems like e-invoicing and input tax credit matching
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
GST compliance is enhanced by e-invoicing, electronic returns and input tax credit matching.
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Question #2208
The 'Goods and Services Tax' is a consumption-based tax because it is levied at:
A. import stage only
B. export stage
C. the point of supply for final consumption
D. production stage only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
GST is a destination-based consumption tax levied at the point of supply.
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Question #2209
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on a supply is determined by the:
A. mode of payment
B. type of product only
C. location of supplier
D. place of supply
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
GST liability depends on the place of supply and the nature of supply.
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Question #2210
The 'Goods and Services Tax' rate applicable to a supply is determined by:
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. President
D. GST Council
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
GST rates are recommended by the GST Council.
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Question #2211
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on a transaction is payable by the:
A. GST Council
B. buyer always
C. supplier, except under reverse charge
D. government
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Generally the supplier pays GST, but under reverse charge the recipient pays.
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Question #2212
The 'Goods and Services Tax' input tax credit is claimed by:
A. registered businesses on their purchases
B. the final consumer
C. unregistered dealers
D. the government
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Registered businesses can claim input tax credit on their purchases.
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Question #2213
The 'Goods and Services Tax' has a threshold exemption for small businesses to reduce:
A. revenue
B. imports
C. compliance burden
D. exports
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Threshold exemption reduces compliance burden for small businesses.
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Question #2214
The 'Goods and Services Tax' Composition Scheme is designed to:
A. eliminate input tax credit for large taxpayers
B. increase tax rates
C. increase compliance burden
D. reduce compliance burden for small taxpayers
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Composition scheme reduces compliance burden for small taxpayers.
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Question #2215
The 'Goods and Services Tax' has enabled seamless input tax credit across states, which has eliminated:
A. income tax
B. direct taxes
C. tax cascading and barriers to interstate trade
D. customs duty
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Seamless ITC has removed cascading and eased interstate trade.
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Question #2216
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on goods and services is a tax on:
A. income
B. consumption
C. property
D. wealth
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
GST is a tax on consumption of goods and services.
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Question #2217
The 'Goods and Services Tax' is an indirect tax because:
A. it is paid by the seller only
B. it is paid by the government
C. it is paid only by companies
D. the burden can be shifted to the final consumer
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
GST is an indirect tax as the burden is ultimately borne by the final consumer.
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Question #2218
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on imports is levied as:
A. CGST only
B. UTGST only
C. IGST plus customs duty
D. SGST only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Imports attract IGST in addition to basic customs duty.
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Question #2219
The 'Goods and Services Tax' zero rating on exports means:
A. exports are taxed at 5%
B. exports are taxed at zero rate and input tax credit is allowed
C. exports are exempt with no input tax credit
D. exports are banned
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Zero-rated supplies are taxed at 0% and allow input tax credit refunds.
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Question #2220
The 'Goods and Services Tax' refund for exporters is available through:
A. income tax return
B. SEBI
C. customs only
D. GST refund mechanism
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Exporters can claim refunds of accumulated input tax credit under GST.
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