S1: Direct taxes are progressive in nature. S2: Indirect taxes are regressive in nature. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: Direct taxes are progressive in nature. S2: Indirect taxes are regressive in nature. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Direct taxes (like Income Tax) are progressive, meaning the tax rate increases as income increases. Indirect taxes (like GST) are regressive, as they take a larger percentage of income from low-income earners than high-income earners. Both are correct.

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A: The Going Concern concept justifies the charging of depreciation. R: Depreciation allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
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