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Prelims 2025

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EconomyPublic Finance, Budget and TaxationDirect Taxes and Income TaxHard
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Type:
Statement relationship
Skill:
Careful distinction
2025 · Q5

Prelims 2025, question 5: Direct Taxes and Income Tax

Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India, income from allied agricultural activities like poultry farming and wool rearing in rural areas is exempted from any tax. Statement II: In India, rural agricultural land is not considered a capital asset under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Prelims 2022

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EconomyPublic Finance, Budget and TaxationDirect Taxes and Income TaxEasy (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
indirect-transfer taxation · Direct Taxes and Income Tax

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2022 · Q8

Prelims 2022, question 8: Direct Taxes and Income Tax

Which one of the following situations best reflects "Indirect Transfers" often talked about in media recently with reference to India?

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Prelims 2018

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EconomyPublic Finance, Budget and TaxationDirect Taxes and Income TaxMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Direct Taxes and Income Tax · Public Finance, Budget and Taxation
Related topics:
Services, Tourism and the Platform Economy

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2018 · Q8

Prelims 2018, question 8: Direct Taxes and Income Tax

With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is introduced as a part of the Income Tax Act. 2. Non-resident entities that offer advertisement services in India can claim a tax credit in their home country under the "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements". Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Prelims 2016

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EconomyPublic Finance, Budget and TaxationDirect Taxes and Income TaxEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Direct Taxes and Income Tax · The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

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2016 · Q60

Prelims 2016, question 60: Direct Taxes and Income Tax

The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

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Prelims 2012

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EconomyPublic Finance, Budget and TaxationDirect Taxes and Income TaxMedium
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Direct Taxes and Income Tax
2012 · Q76

Prelims 2012, question 76: Direct Taxes and Income Tax

Under which of the following circumstances may 'capital gains' arise? 1. When there is an increase in the sales of a product 2. When there is a natural increase in the value of the property owned 3. When you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to increase in its popularity Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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