The 'Goods and Services Tax' on sale of land and completed buildings is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Goods and Services Tax' on sale of land and completed buildings is:
A. 5%
B. 0%
C. exempt
D. 18%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sale of land and completed buildings is not subject to GST.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
In the context of measuring inequality, the 'Palma Ratio' is defined as:
A. The ratio of the top 1 per cent to the bottom 1 per cent
B. The Gini coefficient multiplied by 100
C. The share of the middle 50 per cent only
D. The ratio of the income share of the top 10 per cent to that of the bottom 40 per cent

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Palma ratio is the ratio of the income share of the richest 10 per cent of the population to that of the poorest 40 per cent; it focuses on the tails of the distribution that account for most inequality.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of trade policy, the 'Optimal Tariff' argument suggests that:
A. Free trade is never optimal
B. Tariffs are always welfare-reducing for the imposing country
C. Only small countries can benefit from tariffs
D. A large country may improve its terms of trade by imposing a tariff, provided foreign retaliation is absent

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A large country can improve its terms of trade by restricting imports, thereby extracting some monopoly or monopsony rent; the optimal tariff balances this gain against the efficiency loss.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of a developed economy?
A. High rate of population growth
B. High per capita income
C. High dependence on agriculture
D. Low level of capital formation

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Developed economies are characterised by high per capita income, high level of industrialisation, low population growth and high capital formation.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1