The 'Central Board of Direct Taxes' (CBDT) is responsible for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Central Board of Direct Taxes' (CBDT) is responsible for:
A. Foreign trade
B. Direct tax policy and administration
C. GST administration
D. Customs
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CBDT oversees income tax and other direct taxes.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
Assertion (A): Under Ind AS 23, borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition of a qualifying asset must be capitalized. Reason (R): A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. Choose the correct option.
A. A is true but R is false
B. A is false but R is true
C. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ind AS 23 requires capitalization of borrowing costs for qualifying assets. A qualifying asset is defined precisely as one that takes a substantial period to be ready for use or sale. R correctly defines the term and explains the basis for capitalization.

Question #2
Financial Management aims at 'Wealth Maximization', which means maximizing:
A. Market value per share
B. Book value of assets
C. Sales volume
D. Net profit after tax

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Wealth maximization implies increasing the net present value of the firm, reflected in the increased market price of its equity shares.

Question #3
S1: GST is a destination-based consumption tax. S2: GST is levied only at the central level. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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.