The 'GST Council' decisions require how much majority? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'GST Council' decisions require how much majority?
A. Two-thirds majority
B. Simple majority of members present
C. Unanimous
D. Three-fourths of weighted votes
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
As per Article 279A, decisions are by majority of not less than three-fourths of weighted votes of members present and voting, with Union's weight one-third and states' two-thirds.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The 'Finance Act' gives effect to:
A. Insurance regulation
B. Company law amendments
C. Financial proposals of the government for the year
D. Banking regulation

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Finance Act is passed to enact the tax proposals of the budget.

Question #2
The 'Impersonal Accounts' are:
A. Only nominal accounts
B. Personal accounts only
C. Real and nominal accounts
D. Only real accounts

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Impersonal accounts include real accounts (assets) and nominal accounts (expenses, losses, incomes, gains).

Question #3
S1: In a cash flow statement, the purchase of an investment in the shares of another company is classified under investing activities. S2: The receipt of dividends on those shares is always classified under operating activities. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S2 only
C. S1 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
S1 is correct; purchasing investments is an investing activity. S2 is incorrect because under Ind AS 7, dividends received can be classified as either operating (as a return on investments) or investing (as a return on investments) activities, providing flexibility.