The Consolidated Fund of India is formed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Consolidated Fund of India is formed by:
A. Only direct taxes
B. All revenues received, loans raised, and repayments of loans
C. Only GST collections
D. Disinvestment proceeds only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Consolidated Fund holds all government receipts, borrowings, and loan recoveries.

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Question #1 Report Error
S1: Goodwill is an intangible asset. S2: Goodwill can be self-generated and recorded in the books of accounts. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. S2 only
C. Neither S1 nor S2
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Goodwill is an intangible asset representing the firm's reputation. However, AS 26 prohibits the recognition of self-generated goodwill in the balance sheet; only purchased goodwill can be recorded. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

Question #2 Report Error
A characteristic feature of a Direct Tax is that:
A. Its impact and incidence fall on the same person
B. It is always regressive in nature
C. Its incidence can be shifted to another person
D. It is levied on goods and services

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In direct taxes like Income Tax, the person upon whom the tax is legally imposed is the one who bears its economic burden.

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The 'Retention Period' for audit working papers is generally:
A. No requirement
B. 1 year
C. 7 years (or as per SQC 1)
D. 10 years

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
As per ICAI's Standard on Quality Control, retention period is at least 7 years.