Under GST, what does HSN stand for? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under GST, what does HSN stand for?
A. Home State Number
B. Harmonized Service Number
C. Highly Sensitive Network
D. Harmonized System of Nomenclature
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
HSN is an internationally accepted system of naming, classifying, and coding goods, widely used for calculating GST and Customs duties.

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Under the Income Tax Act, the 'TDS' on payment of commission or brokerage exceeding ₹15,000 in a financial year is governed by which section, and what is the rate?
A. Section 194C at 1%
B. Section 194J at 10%
C. Section 194Q at 0.1%
D. Section 194H at 5%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Section 194H mandates TDS at 5% on income by way of commission or brokerage (other than insurance commission) if the amount exceeds ₹15,000 in a financial year.

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A hybrid system of accounting is a mixture of:
A. Cash basis and Accrual basis
B. Double entry and Single entry
C. Financial and Cost accounting
D. Indian GAAP and IFRS

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In a hybrid system, typically incomes are recorded on a cash basis while expenses are recorded on an accrual basis.

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Under GST, the 'Taxable Event' is:
A. Supply of goods or services
B. Sale
C. Manufacture
D. Production

Correct Answer: Option A


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GST is levied on 'supply' rather than manufacture or sale alone.