The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) functions under which department of the Ministry of Finance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) functions under which department of the Ministry of Finance?
A. Department of Financial Services
B. Department of Revenue
C. Department of Economic Affairs
D. Department of Expenditure
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CBDT handles direct tax administration and forms part of the Department of Revenue.

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Question #1
Call money market deals in loans for a maximum period of:
A. 24 hours only
B. 1 day to 14 days
C. 5 years
D. 1 year

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Call money refers to overnight loans, while notice money covers loans from 2 to 14 days, generally used for inter-bank transactions.

Question #2
Working capital is calculated as:
A. Fixed assets - Long-term liabilities
B. Current assets - Current liabilities
C. Quick assets - Current liabilities
D. Total assets - Total liabilities

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Working capital = Current assets - Current liabilities.

Question #3
S1: Cheques issued but not presented for payment increase the bank balance as per the pass book. S2: Direct deposit by a customer into the bank account decreases the cash book balance. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. S2 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Cheques issued but not presented decrease the pass book balance, not increase it. Direct deposit by a customer increases the pass book balance but has no immediate effect on the cash book until intimated. Both are incorrect.