The canon of equity in taxation means that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The canon of equity in taxation means that:
A. tax rate should be uniform for all
B. tax should be convenient to pay
C. persons with higher ability should pay more taxes
D. tax should be economical to collect
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The canon of equity requires taxation based on ability to pay, so the richer pay more.

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The 'National Rural Health Mission' was launched in:
A. 2005
B. 2010
C. 2000
D. 2013

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
NRHM was launched in 2005.

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Question #2
Price elasticity of demand is measured as:
A. percentage change in quantity demanded divided by percentage change in price
B. percentage change in price divided by percentage change in quantity demanded
C. change in quantity divided by change in price
D. change in price divided by change in quantity

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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A. 12%
B. 5%
C. 5% with input tax credit
D. 18%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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