Which of the following is a direct tax? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a direct tax?
A. GST
B. Excise duty
C. Customs duty
D. Income tax
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Income tax is a direct tax as the burden falls directly on the taxpayer. GST, excise, customs are indirect taxes.

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S1: Revaluation Account is a real account. S2: Revaluation Account is prepared to show the effect of revaluation on partners' capital. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. Both S1 and S2
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Revaluation Account is a nominal account, not a real account, as it records expenses and incomes related to revaluation. Its purpose is indeed to show the net effect on partners' capital. S1 is incorrect, S2 is correct.

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A. Final budget passed by Parliament
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Correct Answer: Option B


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