Which tax reform introduced the concept of 'One Nation, One Tax'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which tax reform introduced the concept of 'One Nation, One Tax'?
A. Wealth Tax Abolition
B. Fringe Benefit Tax
C. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
D. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
GST integrated multiple indirect taxes across India into a single unified tax structure.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
In the context of PFMS, what does the term 'Plan' and 'Non-Plan' expenditure classification refer to, and what recent change was made to it?
A. It refers to development and non-development expenditure; it was abolished in 2017-18.
B. It refers to central and state schemes; it was retained for better tracking.
C. It refers to recurring and non-recurring expenditure; it was replaced by the 'Revenue and Capital' classification.
D. It refers to capital and revenue expenditure; it was merged into a single classification.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The distinction between Plan and Non-Plan expenditure was abolished in the Union Budget of 2017-18. It was replaced by a more meaningful classification of Capital and Revenue expenditure to improve the quality of government spending.

Question #2
Under the accrual basis of accounting, expenses are recognized when they are:
A. Budgeted
B. Incurred
C. Paid in cash
D. Approved by management

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The accrual concept dictates that expenses are recognized when incurred, regardless of when the cash is actually paid.

Question #3
S1: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax. S2: GST is levied on the manufacture of goods. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
GST is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the *supply* of goods and services. It replaced the tax on manufacture (Excise Duty) and tax on sale (VAT). S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.