S1: GST is a destination-based consumption tax. S2: GST is levied only at the central level. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: GST is a destination-based consumption tax. S2: GST is levied only at the central level. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. S1 only
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. Both S1 and S2
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
GST is a destination-based tax, meaning the revenue goes to the state where the goods are consumed, not where they are produced. It is a dual GST, levied by both the Centre (CGST) and States (SGST). S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
In financial management, the 'Degree of Financial Leverage' (DFL) is calculated at a given level of EBIT as:
A. Both A and B depending on the presence of preference shares
B. Contribution / EBIT
C. EBIT / (EBIT - Interest)
D. EBIT / (EBIT - Interest - Preferred Dividend / (1 - Tax Rate))

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
DFL measures the sensitivity of EPS to changes in EBIT. If only debt is present, DFL = EBIT / (EBIT - I). If preference shares are also present, the formula includes the pre-tax equivalent of preference dividends, making D option correct.

Question #2
The closing entry for transferring purchases account is:
A. Capital A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
B. Trading A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
C. Purchases A/c Dr. To Trading A/c
D. Profit & Loss A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
At year-end, purchases account balance is transferred to Trading Account by debiting Trading A/c and crediting Purchases A/c.

Question #3
Cash flow from operating activities includes:
A. Cash received from customers
B. Sale of machinery
C. Issue of shares
D. Repayment of loan

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Cash from customers is operating activity. Sale of machinery is investing, issue of shares and loan repayment are financing.