Under the Income Tax Act, the 'TDS' on payment of rent for land, building, or furniture exceeding ₹2,40,000 per annum is governed by which section, and what is the rate? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under the Income Tax Act, the 'TDS' on payment of rent for land, building, or furniture exceeding ₹2,40,000 per annum is governed by which section, and what is the rate?
A. Section 194J at 10%
B. Section 194C at 2%
C. Section 194I at 10%
D. Section 194I at 2%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Section 194I(b) mandates TDS at 10% on rent paid for the use of land, building, or furniture, provided the rent exceeds ₹2,40,000 in a financial year.

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Question #1
Under 'Ind AS 37', a provision is recognised for:
A. Repairs and maintenance
B. All future operating losses
C. A present obligation from a past event, where outflow of resources is probable and can be reliably estimated
D. Self-insurance

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Provision recognition criteria: present obligation, probable outflow, reliable estimate.

Question #2
Which of the following is a contra account?
A. Provision for Doubtful Debts
B. All of the above
C. Bank Account in Cash Book
D. Accumulated Depreciation

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Provision for Doubtful Debts is a contra asset to Debtors, Bank/Cash is a contra account in the cash book, and Accumulated Depreciation is a contra asset to Fixed Assets.

Question #3
Under single entry, closing capital is ₹2,00,000; opening capital ₹1,50,000; drawings ₹20,000; additional capital ₹10,000. Profit for the year is:
A. ₹60,000
B. ₹40,000
C. ₹70,000
D. ₹50,000

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Profit = Closing capital + Drawings - Opening capital - Additional capital = 2,00,000 + 20,000 - 1,50,000 - 10,000 = ₹60,000.