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 #1641
The 'Goods and Services Tax' replaced which of the following state taxes?
A. Income tax
B. Wealth tax
C. Entry tax
D. Corporate tax
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
GST subsumed entry tax and other indirect taxes.
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Question #1642
The 'Goods and Services Tax' structure in India has how many main tax slabs?
A. 3
B. 10
C. 5
D. 7
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
GST has five main slabs: 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.
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Question #1643
The 'GST compensation cess' is levied on which goods?
A. agricultural produce only
B. luxury and sin goods
C. essential food items
D. all goods
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
GST compensation cess is levied on luxury and sin goods.
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Question #1644
The 'Input Tax Credit' under GST is available for:
A. all goods and services
B. goods and services used for business purposes
C. exempt supplies only
D. personal consumption
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Input tax credit is available for inputs used for business purposes.
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Question #1645
The 'Composition Scheme' under GST does not allow:
A. payment of tax
B. input tax credit
C. collection of tax from customers
D. filing of returns
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Composition dealers cannot claim input tax credit.
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Question #1646
The 'Reverse Charge Mechanism' under GST shifts the tax liability to:
A. GST council
B. supplier
C. government
D. recipient
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Under reverse charge, the recipient of goods or services pays the tax.
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Question #1647
The 'e-way bill' validity is based on:
A. type of vehicle
B. value of goods
C. distance to be travelled
D. number of goods
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
E-way bill validity depends on the distance of movement.
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Question #1648
The 'GST Suvidha Provider' is:
A. an authorized private IT intermediary for GST compliance
B. a chartered accountant
C. a tax official
D. a bank
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
GST Suvidha Providers are authorized IT intermediaries for GST compliance services.
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Question #1649
The 'Goods and Services Tax Network' was created as a:
A. government department
B. statutory body
C. special purpose vehicle
D. constitutional body
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
GSTN was created as a special purpose vehicle to provide IT infrastructure for GST.
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Question #1650
The 'GST Council' is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and includes which other representatives?
A. SEBI chairman
B. RBI governor
C. all state chief ministers
D. state finance ministers
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The GST Council includes state finance ministers as members, chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
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Question #1651
The 'GST Council' secretariat is located in:
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Gandhinagar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The GST Council secretariat is located in New Delhi.
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Question #1652
The 'National Anti-profiteering Authority' under GST was set up to ensure:
A. higher GST collections
B. more exports
C. fewer returns
D. benefits of GST rate cuts are passed to consumers
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
National Anti-profiteering Authority ensures that tax reductions are passed on to consumers.
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Question #1653
The 'Goods and Services Tax' is considered a destination-based tax because:
A. tax is paid by the exporter
B. tax is collected only at the port
C. tax accrues to the state where goods are consumed
D. tax is collected where goods are produced
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
GST is destination-based, so tax revenue goes to the consuming state.
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Question #1654
The 'Integrated GST' on interstate supply is collected by:
A. the exporting state
B. the Central Government
C. the local body
D. the consuming state directly
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
IGST is collected by the Central Government and then apportioned between Centre and states.
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Question #1655
The 'Union Territory GST' is applicable in union territories that do not have:
A. a governor
B. their own legislature
C. a police force
D. a high court
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
UTGST applies in union territories without legislature, alongside CGST.
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Question #1656
The 'Goods and Services Tax' excludes which of the following from its purview?
A. Imported goods
B. Services
C. Alcoholic liquor for human consumption
D. Manufactured goods
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Alcoholic liquor for human consumption is outside GST.
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Question #1657
The 'good and services tax' on petroleum crude, diesel, petrol, natural gas and aviation turbine fuel:
A. is levied at zero rate
B. is presently outside GST
C. has been fully included
D. is exempt
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
These petroleum products are currently outside the GST regime.
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Question #1658
The 'GST Council' can be convened by:
A. Union Finance Minister
B. President
C. RBI Governor
D. Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Union Finance Minister can convene meetings of the GST Council.
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Question #1659
The 'National Anti-profiteering Authority' was later replaced by which body under GST?
A. Competition Commission of India
B. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
C. GST Council
D. GST Appellate Tribunal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The NAA's functions were transferred to the Competition Commission of India.
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Question #1660
The 'Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016' inserted which article for GST?
A. Article 246A
B. Article 356
C. Article 324
D. Article 280
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Article 246A was inserted by the 101st Amendment for GST.
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