Questions (120)
Q1CDS2020
As per the Budget Estimates of 2019-20, the following are some of the important sources of tax receipts for the Union Government
- Corporation Tax
- Taxes on Income other than Corporation Tax
- Goods and Services Tax
- Union Excise Duties
Which one of the following is the correct descending order of the foresaid tax receipts as a percentage of GDP?
- A 1, 2, 3, 4
- B 1, 3, 2, 4 ✓
- C 2, 1, 4, 3
- D 2, 4, 3, 1
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
Q2CDS2020
As per the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Ranking, India's rank has improved from 142 in 2014 to 63 in 2019. During this period, in which of the following parameters has India's rank deteriorated?
- A Ease of starting a business
- B Getting electricity
- C Registering property ✓
- D Paying taxes
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Industry/Infra/MSME
Q3CDS2020
Which one of the following statements with regard to the National Food Security Act is not correct?
- A The Act was enacted in the year 2013.
- B The Act was rolled out in the year 2014.
- C The Act legally entitles 67 percent of the population to receive highly subsidised food grains.
- D The Act is not being implemented in all the States/Union Territories. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Social Issues & Welfare › Poverty & Hunger
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