S1: Income Tax is a direct tax. S2: Income Tax is levied by the State Governments in India. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: Income Tax is a direct tax. S2: Income Tax is levied by the State Governments in India. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. S2 only
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Income Tax is a direct tax levied on the income of individuals and entities. However, it is levied and collected by the Central Government, not the State Governments. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

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