The 'GST' is a value-added tax because: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'GST' is a value-added tax because:
A. input tax credit is available
B. it is a direct tax
C. it is collected at source
D. it is levied on turnover
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
GST is a value-added tax because input tax credit avoids cascading.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The term 'Capital Formation' is essential for economic growth because it:
A. Reduces the productive capacity of the economy
B. Only increases consumption
C. Has no relation to productivity
D. Increases the stock of productive assets

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Capital formation involves net addition to the stock of capital goods, which enhances the productive capacity of the economy and supports long-term growth.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is NOT a type of foreign investment?
A. Foreign Direct Investment
B. Domestic bank deposits by residents
C. External Commercial Borrowings
D. Foreign Portfolio Investment

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Domestic bank deposits by residents are not foreign investment. FDI, FPI and ECBs represent different forms of foreign capital inflows.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of a public good?
A. Excludable and rivalrous
B. Excludable but non-rivalrous
C. Non-excludable and non-rivalrous
D. Non-excludable but rivalrous

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Public goods are non-excludable (difficult to prevent non-payers from consuming) and non-rivalrous (one person's consumption does not reduce availability for others).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1