The 'Penalty' for under-reporting of income is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Penalty' for under-reporting of income is:
A. 100% of tax
B. No penalty
C. 50% of tax payable on under-reported income
D. 200% of tax
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Penalty for under-reporting is 50% of tax on under-reported income; for misreporting, 200%.

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Question #1
Depreciation is provided on:
A. Fixed assets (tangible)
B. Fictitious assets
C. Intangible assets only
D. Current assets

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Depreciation is charged on tangible fixed assets like machinery, buildings to reflect wear and tear.

Question #2
A factory produces 10,000 units. Variable cost per unit is ₹50; fixed cost ₹2,00,000. The selling price per unit to achieve break-even at 8,000 units is:
A. ₹80
B. ₹90
C. ₹75
D. ₹70

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
BEP units = Fixed cost / (Selling price - Variable cost). 8,000 = 2,00,000 / (SP - 50) => SP - 50 = 2,00,000/8,000 = 25 => SP = ₹75.

Question #3
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is mandatory under the Companies Act 2013 for companies with a net profit of at least:
A. Rs 10 Crores
B. Rs 50 Crores
C. Rs 5 Crores
D. Rs 1 Crore

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Section 135 mandates CSR for companies with Net Worth ≥ 500 Cr, Turnover ≥ 1000 Cr, or Net Profit ≥ 5 Cr.