The 'Goods and Services Tax' on imports is levied as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Goods and Services Tax' on imports is levied as:
A. SGST only
B. IGST plus customs duty
C. CGST only
D. UTGST only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Imports attract IGST in addition to basic customs duty.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Disinvestment in a public sector enterprise is classified in the government budget as:
A. capital receipt
B. transfer payment
C. revenue expenditure
D. revenue receipt

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Disinvestment proceeds are capital receipts as they arise from sale of assets.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of public finance, 'Vertical Fiscal Imbalance' refers to:
A. Imbalance between capital and revenue budgets only
B. Mismatch between revenue-raising powers and expenditure responsibilities across different levels of government
C. Imbalance between revenue and expenditure of the same level of government
D. Only the primary deficit

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Vertical fiscal imbalance arises when the revenue powers and expenditure responsibilities of different tiers of government (Centre and States) are mismatched.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'labour force participation rate' in India is higher in which age group?
A. 15-29
B. 0-14
C. 60+
D. 30-59

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Labour force participation is generally higher in the 30-59 age group.

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