The 'Goods and Services Tax' rate on education and health care is zero because: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Goods and Services Tax' rate on education and health care is zero because:
A. they are outside GST
B. they are luxury services
C. they are taxed by states
D. they are considered essential services
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Education and health care are essential services and are exempted.

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Question #1
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on penal interest on loans is:
A. 18%
B. exempt
C. 0%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Penal interest on loans is exempt from GST.

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Question #2
The 'average propensity to consume' is calculated as:
A. total saving divided by total income
B. total consumption divided by total income
C. change in consumption divided by change in income
D. total income divided by total consumption

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
APC is total consumption divided by total income.

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Question #3
In the context of Indian banking, the term 'Priority Sector Lending' includes advances to:
A. Only infrastructure projects by private companies
B. Only large industrial houses
C. Agriculture, micro and small enterprises, education and housing
D. Only export-oriented units

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Priority Sector Lending targets sectors such as agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises, education, housing, social infrastructure and renewable energy.

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