Under Indian tax law, 'Assessment Year' means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under Indian tax law, 'Assessment Year' means:
A. Year in which income is earned
B. Financial year
C. Year following the previous year, in which income is assessed
D. Calendar year
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Assessment year is the year in which income of the previous year is assessed and taxed.

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Question #1
The 'e-assessment' scheme for income tax was launched to:
A. Reduce refunds
B. Increase tax rates
C. Faceless scrutiny
D. Eliminate digital filing

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
E-assessment aims at faceless and paperless scrutiny of tax returns.

Question #2
S1: The sacrificing ratio is always in the old profit-sharing ratio. S2: The gaining ratio is always in the new profit-sharing ratio. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. S1 only
C. S2 only
D. Neither S1 nor S2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The sacrificing ratio is calculated as Old Ratio - New Ratio. The gaining ratio is calculated as New Ratio - Old Ratio. They are not necessarily the same as the old or new ratios unless specifically stated. Both are incorrect.

Question #3
The 'Contingency Fund' of India is used for:
A. Unforeseen expenditure pending authorization by Parliament
B. Routine government expenses
C. Interest payments
D. Defense expenditure

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Contingency Fund is at the disposal of the President to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure.