Which of the following is an example of a regressive tax? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of a regressive tax?
A. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
B. Income tax with higher rates for higher income
C. Wealth tax
D. Corporate tax with progressive slabs
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
GST is largely regressive because lower-income groups spend a higher proportion of their income on consumption, bearing a relatively higher tax burden compared to higher-income groups.

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Question #1
In the context of industrial organisation, the 'Structure-Conduct-Performance' paradigm suggests that:
A. Performance determines structure
B. Conduct is independent of structure
C. Market structure determines firm conduct which in turn determines performance
D. Only performance matters

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The traditional SCP paradigm posits a causal chain from market structure (concentration, entry barriers) to firm conduct (pricing, advertising) to market performance (profits, efficiency).

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Periodic Labour Force Survey' was started in which year?
A. 2019
B. 2015
C. 2018
D. 2017

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PLFS was launched in 2017.

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Question #3
Which of the following is a tool to measure income inequality?
A. Engel Curve
B. Phillips Curve
C. Lorenz Curve
D. Laffer Curve

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Lorenz Curve plots the cumulative percentage of income against the cumulative percentage of population and is used to measure income inequality (along with the Gini coefficient).

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