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Topic Direct taxation
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 32 years (1986–2018), peaking in 1986.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 1986
- Recurs across 3 years (1986–2018)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1986 → CDS 2018
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 3) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2018
Who among the following is the Convener of the 'Task Force' set up in November 2017 by the Government of India to review the Income-tax Act and draft a new direct tax law?
- A Girish Ahuja
- B Mukesh Patel
- C Arbind Modi ✓
- D Manai Kedia
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
CSE2009
Consider the following
- Fringe Benefit Tax
- Interest Tax
- Securities Transaction Tax
Which of the above is/are Direct Tax/Taxes?
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 3 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
CSE1986
Q. Direct taxation was introduced by the_ committee
- A Wanchoo ✓
- B Chetty
- C Kaldor
- D Raja Chelliah
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
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