S1: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax. S2: GST is levied on the manufacture of goods. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax. S2: GST is levied on the manufacture of goods. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. S2 only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
GST is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the *supply* of goods and services. It replaced the tax on manufacture (Excise Duty) and tax on sale (VAT). S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

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Question #1
S1: Direct taxes are levied on income and wealth. S2: Direct taxes can be shifted to others. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. S2 only
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Direct taxes, like Income Tax and Wealth Tax, are levied directly on the income and wealth of individuals or entities. The burden of direct taxes cannot be shifted to someone else. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #2
The 'Integrated Accounting' system means:
A. Maintaining a single set of books for both cost and financial accounting
B. Keeping cost and financial accounts separately
C. Integrating tax and accounts
D. Using manual and computer together

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Integrated system avoids separate ledgers, using common accounts for both purposes.

Question #3
If a factory uses standard costing, the Material Price Variance is calculated as:
A. (Standard Price - Actual Price) * Standard Quantity
B. (Standard Quantity - Actual Quantity) * Standard Price
C. Standard Cost - Actual Cost
D. (Standard Price - Actual Price) * Actual Quantity

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Material Price Variance isolates the price effect by multiplying the difference in price (Standard - Actual) by the Actual Quantity purchased.