The Income Tax Act, 1961 classifies income under how many heads? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Income Tax Act, 1961 classifies income under how many heads?
A. Six
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Four
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Heads of income: Salary, House property, Business/profession, Capital gains, Other sources. Total five heads.

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Question #1
The primary objective of a statutory financial audit is to:
A. Detect all frauds and errors
B. Prepare the financial statements for management
C. Guarantee the future viability of the company
D. Express an independent opinion on the financial statements

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The main objective is to form and express an independent opinion on whether the financial statements present a true and fair view.

Question #2
Integrated Reporting (IR) differs from traditional financial reporting because it:
A. Eliminates the balance sheet
B. Only reports cash flows
C. Combines financial and non-financial data to show how value is created over time
D. Is used strictly for internal management

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
IR provides a holistic view of the organization by interconnecting financial performance with sustainability, capitals (human, natural), and strategy.

Question #3
S1: Deferred revenue expenditure is a capital expenditure. S2: Deferred revenue expenditure is a revenue expenditure spread over multiple years. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Both S1 and S2
C. S1 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Deferred revenue expenditure is essentially a revenue expenditure (like heavy advertising) whose benefit extends over multiple years, so it is written off over those years. It is not a capital expenditure. S1 is incorrect, S2 is correct.