Practice high-yield Commerce & Accounting MCQs on Gst — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for FPSC Senior Auditor, PPSC, NTS, PMS, CSS.
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Exam-Level FPSC Senior Auditor PPSC NTS PMS CSS
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Question 1 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Is there any ceiling limit prescribed on the rate under IGST?
Correct Answer: Option D — 40%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
40% is the correct answer to “Is there any ceiling limit prescribed on the rate under IGST”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 2 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Which of the following is an intrastate supply?
Correct Answer: Option C — Supplier of goods located in Goa and place of supply of goods in Goa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Supplier of goods located in Goa and place of supply of goods in Goa is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an intrastate supply”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 3 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Place of supply in case of installation of elevator is
Correct Answer: Option C — Where the installation of elevator is made.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Where the installation of elevator is made. is the correct answer to “Place of supply in case of installation of elevator is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 4 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
What is location of supply in case of importation of goods?
Correct Answer: Option B — Location of the importer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Location of the importer is the correct answer to “What is location of supply in case of importation of goods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 5 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Who are mandatorily required to obtain registration?
Correct Answer: Option B — For an agriculturist or exclusively engaged in supplying exempt goods or services is not required and for others if specified threshold limit exceeds in a financial year
Detailed Academic Explanation:
For an agriculturist or exclusively engaged in supplying exempt goods or services is not required and for others if specified threshold limit exceeds in a financial year is the correct answer to “Who are mandatorily required to obtain registration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 6 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
What is the validity of the registration certificate?
Correct Answer: Option D — Valid till it is cancelled
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Valid till it is cancelled is the correct answer to “What is the validity of the registration certificate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 7 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Which of the following requires amendment in the registration certificate?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following requires amendment in the registration certificate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 8 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
How a person can apply for registration?
Correct Answer: Option B — Filing FORM GST REG-01 electronically in the common portal and uploading the required documents along with the application.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Filing FORM GST REG-01 electronically in the common portal and uploading the required documents along with the application. is the correct answer to “How a person can apply for registration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 9 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Under what circumstances physical verification of business premises is mandatory?
Correct Answer: Option A — Physical verification of business premises is a discretionary power of proper officer.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Physical verification of business premises is a discretionary power of proper officer. is the correct answer to “Under what circumstances physical verification of business premises is mandatory”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 10 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Business which has centralized registration under existing Acts
Correct Answer: Option B — Shall obtain separate registration in each state from where it is making taxable supplies.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shall obtain separate registration in each state from where it is making taxable supplies. is the correct answer to “Business which has centralized registration under existing Acts”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 11 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Can a registered person opt for composition scheme only for one out of his 5 business different units having same Permanent Account Number?
Correct Answer: Option B — No
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No is the correct answer to “Can a registered person opt for composition scheme only for one out of his 5 business different units having same Permanent Account Number”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 12 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
When does liability to pay GST arise in case of supply of goods?
Correct Answer: Option D — Earliest of any of above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Earliest of any of above is the correct answer to “When does liability to pay GST arise in case of supply of goods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 13 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
What is date of receipt of payment?
Correct Answer: Option C — Earlier of (a) and (b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Earlier of (a) and (b) is the correct answer to “What is date of receipt of payment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 14 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The value of supply of goods and services shall be the
Correct Answer: Option A — Transaction value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Transaction value is the correct answer to “The value of supply of goods and services shall be the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 15 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
When can the transaction value be rejected for computation of value of supply
Correct Answer: Option B — When the buyer and seller are related or price is not the sole consideration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When the buyer and seller are related or price is not the sole consideration is the correct answer to “When can the transaction value be rejected for computation of value of supply”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 16 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Is definition of Inputs includes capital goods
Correct Answer: Option B — No
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No is the correct answer to “Is definition of Inputs includes capital goods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 17 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Whether credit on capital goods can be taken immediately on receipt of the goods?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes is the correct answer to “Whether credit on capital goods can be taken immediately on receipt of the goods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 18 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
When can a registered person avail credit on inputs?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both is the correct answer to “When can a registered person avail credit on inputs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 19 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
In case supplier has deposited the taxes but the receiver has not received the goods, is receiver entitled to avail credit?
Correct Answer: Option B — No, as one of the conditions of section 16(2) is not fulfilled.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No, as one of the conditions of section 16(2) is not fulfilled. is the correct answer to “In case supplier has deposited the taxes but the receiver has not received the goods, is receiver entitled to avail credit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 20 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Input tax credit on capital goods and Inputs can be availed in
Correct Answer: Option C — In one installment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In one installment is the correct answer to “Input tax credit on capital goods and Inputs can be availed in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 21 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The time limit to pay the value of supply with taxes
Correct Answer: Option C — 180 days
Detailed Academic Explanation:
180 days is the correct answer to “The time limit to pay the value of supply with taxes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 22 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Whether credit can be availed without actual receipt of goods where goods are transferred through transfer of document of title before or during the movement of goods?
Correct Answer: Option C — Yes, in specific instances
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes, in specific instances is the correct answer to “Whether credit can be availed without actual receipt of goods where goods are transferred through transfer of document of title before or during the movement of goods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 23 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Whether depreciation on tax component of capital goods and Plant and Machinery and whether input tax credit (ITC) is Permissible?
Correct Answer: Option C — Input tax credit is eligible if depreciation on tax component is not availed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Input tax credit is eligible if depreciation on tax component is not availed is the correct answer to “Whether depreciation on tax component of capital goods and Plant and Machinery and whether input tax credit (ITC) is Permissible”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 24 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
For capital goods, proportionate credit is allowed
Correct Answer: Option A — for business and non-business purpose
Detailed Academic Explanation:
for business and non-business purpose is the correct answer to “For capital goods, proportionate credit is allowed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 25 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Any input tax paid on purchase of goods or services by an assessee for employees is eligible for ITC?
Correct Answer: Option C — Yes, on the services notified which are obligatory for an employer to provide to its employees under any law for the time being in force
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes, on the services notified which are obligatory for an employer to provide to its employees under any law for the time being in force is the correct answer to “Any input tax paid on purchase of goods or services by an assessee for employees is eligible for ITC”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 26 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Mr. A obtains new registration, voluntary registration, change of scheme from composition to regular scheme and from exempted goods/services to taxable goods/services. He can avail credit on inputs lying in stock. What is the time limit for taking said credit
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 year from the date of invoice
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 year from the date of invoice is the correct answer to “Mr. A obtains new registration, voluntary registration, change of scheme from composition to regular scheme and from exempted goods/services to taxable goods/services. He can avail credit on inputs lying in stock. What is the time limit for taking said credit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 27 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Can Mr. A avail credit on Input services or capital goods held in stock, in case of new registration/voluntary Registration
Correct Answer: Option B — No
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No is the correct answer to “Can Mr. A avail credit on Input services or capital goods held in stock, in case of new registration/voluntary Registration”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 28 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Is Input tax to be reversed in case of supply of capital goods
Correct Answer: Option C — Yes, to extent of credit taken as reduced by prescribed percentage or tax on transaction value whichever is higher
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes, to extent of credit taken as reduced by prescribed percentage or tax on transaction value whichever is higher is the correct answer to “Is Input tax to be reversed in case of supply of capital goods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 29 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The time limit beyond which if goods are not returned, the input sent for job work shall be treated as supply
Correct Answer: Option A — One year
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One year is the correct answer to “The time limit beyond which if goods are not returned, the input sent for job work shall be treated as supply”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 30 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
The time limit beyond which if goods are not returned, the capital goods sent for job work shall be treated as supply
Correct Answer: Option B — Three Years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Three Years is the correct answer to “The time limit beyond which if goods are not returned, the capital goods sent for job work shall be treated as supply”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 31 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Is the principal entitled for credit of goods though he has not received the goods and has been sent to job worker directly by vendor
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes is the correct answer to “Is the principal entitled for credit of goods though he has not received the goods and has been sent to job worker directly by vendor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 32 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
A person is entitled to take credit of input tax as self-assessed in the return and credited to Electronic credit ledger on
Correct Answer: Option B — Provisional basis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Provisional basis is the correct answer to “A person is entitled to take credit of input tax as self-assessed in the return and credited to Electronic credit ledger on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 33 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Provisional Input tax credit can be utilized against
Correct Answer: Option B — Self Assessed output Tax liability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Self Assessed output Tax liability is the correct answer to “Provisional Input tax credit can be utilized against”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 34 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Matching of Input Tax credit on inward supply by recipient is undertaken with
Correct Answer: Option B — Outward supply filed by the supplier
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Outward supply filed by the supplier is the correct answer to “Matching of Input Tax credit on inward supply by recipient is undertaken with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 35 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
If there is Mis-match of supplier’s outward supply and recipient’s claim for Input Tax credit on the same transaction
Correct Answer: Option A — It shall be added as output tax liability in the hands of receiver.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It shall be added as output tax liability in the hands of receiver. is the correct answer to “If there is Mis-match of supplier’s outward supply and recipient’s claim for Input Tax credit on the same transaction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 36 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Input Tax credit as credited in Electronic Credit ledger can be utilized for
Correct Answer: Option D — Payment of Taxes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Payment of Taxes is the correct answer to “Input Tax credit as credited in Electronic Credit ledger can be utilized for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 37 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
Tax invoice must be issued by________
Correct Answer: Option C — Registered persons not paying tax under composition scheme
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Registered persons not paying tax under composition scheme is the correct answer to “Tax invoice must be issued by________”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 38 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
An invoice must be issued:
Correct Answer: Option A — At the time of removal of goods.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At the time of removal of goods. is the correct answer to “An invoice must be issued:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 39 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
An acknowledgement must be given on receipt of advance payment in respect of supply of goods or services:
Correct Answer: Option B — Yes, as a receipt voucher.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yes, as a receipt voucher. is the correct answer to “An acknowledgement must be given on receipt of advance payment in respect of supply of goods or services:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
Question 40 of 40
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
★ FPSC Senior Auditor
★ PPSC
A continuous supply of goods requires one of the following as a must:
Correct Answer: Option D — Supplier invoices the recipient on a regular or periodic basis.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Supplier invoices the recipient on a regular or periodic basis. is the correct answer to “A continuous supply of goods requires one of the following as a must:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Gst.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Gst
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