UPSC Economics Business and Foreign Trade / व्यापार और विदेश व्यापार Question Bank Fiscal and Monetary Policy

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          Which of the following statements is/are correct in terms of Direct and Indirect taxes?
    1. Excise duty and sales tax are examples of indirect taxes
    2. Taxes like income tax and property tax are direct taxes
    3. There is no difference between Direct and Indirect tax
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    A) 1 only              

    B)        2 only

    C) 1 and 2            

    D)        1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    In the case of direct taxes the burden or ?incidence? has to be borne by the taxpayers themselves whereas in the case of an indirect tax, the burden can be shifted to another person


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