In the context of public finance, 'Tax Buoyancy' measures: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of public finance, 'Tax Buoyancy' measures:
A. The responsiveness of tax revenue to changes in GDP without discretionary changes
B. The progressivity of the tax system only
C. The administrative cost of tax collection
D. The share of indirect taxes only
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tax buoyancy is the ratio of the percentage change in tax revenue to the percentage change in GDP, reflecting both automatic and discretionary changes in the tax system.

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The 'Goods and Services Tax' revenue from IGST is shared between:
A. centre and states as per GST law
B. states only
C. centre only
D. local bodies

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. The ratio of exports to imports
B. The ratio of investment to saving
C. The ratio of broad money to reserve money
D. The ratio of fiscal deficit to GDP

Correct Answer: Option C


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The 'Goods and Services Tax' return for monthly filing by regular dealers is:
A. GSTR-3B
B. GSTR-4
C. GSTR-1
D. GSTR-9

Correct Answer: Option A


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