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

The 'Goods and Services Tax' on fertilizers is:
A. 0%
B. 18%
C. 12%
D. 5%
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fertilizers attract 5% GST.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a major factor contributing to the growth of India's service sector?
A. IT revolution, liberalisation and rising domestic demand
B. Complete isolation from global markets
C. Decline in global demand for services
D. Only agricultural productivity growth

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The rapid growth of India's services sector has been driven by the information technology boom, economic liberalisation, and expanding domestic and global demand for services.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The concept of 'Terms of Trade' deterioration for developing countries was emphasised by:
A. Adam Smith
B. Heckscher and Ohlin
C. Raul Prebisch and Hans Singer
D. David Ricardo

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Prebisch-Singer hypothesis argues that the terms of trade of primary commodity exporters (mostly developing countries) tend to deteriorate over time relative to manufactured goods.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In the context of monetary policy implementation, the 'Corridor System' refers to:
A. The arrangement in which the policy rate is kept within a standing-facility corridor defined by the lending and deposit rates of the central bank
B. Only the range of fiscal targets
C. The absence of any standing facilities
D. Only the range of inflation targets

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In a corridor system the central bank’s overnight lending rate and deposit rate form a corridor within which the interbank rate fluctuates; open-market operations keep the market rate near the centre of the corridor.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1