Under GST, the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under GST, the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) means:
A. Liability to pay tax shifts from the supplier to the recipient of goods/services
B. The government pays tax to the supplier
C. Exports are tax-free
D. The tax rate is negative
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Normally, the supplier collects and pays GST. Under RCM, the buyer/recipient is directly liable to pay the tax to the government.

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Question #1
In financial management, the 'Degree of Financial Leverage' (DFL) is calculated at a given level of EBIT as:
A. Both A and B depending on the presence of preference shares
B. EBIT / (EBIT - Interest)
C. Contribution / EBIT
D. EBIT / (EBIT - Interest - Preferred Dividend / (1 - Tax Rate))

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
DFL measures the sensitivity of EPS to changes in EBIT. If only debt is present, DFL = EBIT / (EBIT - I). If preference shares are also present, the formula includes the pre-tax equivalent of preference dividends, making D option correct.

Question #2
The 'National Pension System' (NPS) for government employees was made mandatory for those joining after:
A. 1 Jan 2015
B. 1 Jan 1991
C. 1 Jan 2004
D. 1 Jan 2010

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
NPS replaced the old defined benefit pension for central government employees joining on or after 1/1/2004.

Question #3
Under GST, the 'Composition Scheme' is not available to a person who:
A. Makes inter-state supplies
B. Is engaged in the supply of services
C. All of the above
D. Is engaged in the manufacture of ice cream and pan masala

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Composition Scheme is barred for suppliers of services (except restaurants), those making inter-state supplies, casual/non-resident taxable persons, and manufacturers of specified goods like ice cream, pan masala, and tobacco. Therefore, all options apply.