The 'Goods and Services Tax' on banking services is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Goods and Services Tax' on banking services is:
A. 12%
B. 18%
C. 28%
D. 5%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Banking and financial services attract 18% GST.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Dutch disease' phenomenon in economics refers to:
A. high inflation
B. a banking crisis
C. a fall in agricultural productivity
D. a decline in manufacturing due to a boom in natural resource exports

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dutch disease is a situation where a resource boom causes currency appreciation and decline in other tradable sectors like manufacturing.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a characteristic of a dual economy?
A. Uniform productivity across sectors
B. Absence of informal activities
C. Coexistence of a modern industrial sector and a traditional agricultural sector
D. Only service sector dominance

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Dualism refers to the simultaneous existence of a modern, high-productivity sector and a traditional, low-productivity sector within the same economy.

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Question #3
Which of the following is an example of a transfer payment?
A. Payment for purchase of goods
B. Interest paid on government borrowings
C. Salary paid to government employees
D. Pension paid to retired employees

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Transfer payments are unilateral payments for which no goods or services are received in return, such as pensions, scholarships and unemployment allowances. Interest on borrowings is also a transfer, but pension is a classic example.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1