200+ Income Tax Solved MCQs

101.

Rate of depreciation on non residential building is.......................

A. 10%.
B. 15%.
C. 20%.
D. 25%
Answer» A. 10%.
102.

Rate of depreciation on furniture is........................

A. 5%
B. 15%
C. 10%
D. 20%
Answer» C. 10%
103.

Additional depreciation is allowed at half the rate, if the asset is used in the initial year for.................................

A. 195 days.
B. 199 days.
C. 360 days.
D. less than 180 days.
Answer» D. less than 180 days.
104.

Under section 44AB ‘specified date’ means, ...............................

A. 30th june
B. 30th september
C. 30th november
D. 31st december
Answer» B. 30th september
105.

Income from sale of rural Agricultural land is..................

A. taxable capital gain.
B. exempted capital gain.
C. taxable income.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. exempted capital gain.
106.

What is the time limit for holding of a Financial Asset, to be called Short Term Capital Asset?

A. not more than 6 months.
B. not more than 12 months.
C. not more than 24 months.
D. not more than 36 months.
Answer» B. not more than 12 months.
107.

To be a long term capital asset, a non financial asset should be held more than................

A. 12 months.
B. 24 months.
C. 36 months.
D. 60 months.
Answer» C. 36 months.
108.

Shares held for less than 12 months are......................

A. short term capital asset.
B. long term capital asset.
C. exempted capital asset.
D. projected capital asset.
Answer» A. short term capital asset.
109.

House property held for less than 36 months is........................

A. long term capital asset.
B. short term capital asset.
C. exempted capital asset.
D. projected capital asset.
Answer» B. short term capital asset.
110.

Indexation is applicable to.......................

A. sale of short term capital assets.
B. sale of long term debentures.
C. sale of depreciable capital assets.
D. sale of long term capital assets which are not depreciable assets
Answer» D. sale of long term capital assets which are not depreciable assets
111.

. Cost of long term debentures are.....................

A. eligible for indexing.
B. not eligible for indexing.
C. none of these.
D. all the above.
Answer» B. not eligible for indexing.
112.

What is the date on which Fair Market Value of capital assets acquired is determined?

A. 1.4.2001.
B. 1.4.1971.
C. 1.4.1981.
D. 1.4.1971.
Answer» C. 1.4.1981.
113.

FMV on 1.4.81 is applicable to assets.......................

A. acquired prior to 1.4.81.
B. transferred prior to 1.4.81.
C. acquired after 1.4.81.
D. none of the above.
Answer» A. acquired prior to 1.4.81.
114.

Cost of improvement incurred prior to 1.4.81 is................

A. indexed separately.
B. indexed along with cost of acquisition.
C. ignored fully.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. ignored fully.
115.

Cost inflation rules for the purpose of long term capital gain has been notified by central government every year starting from the financial year..................

A. 1991-92.
B. 1985-86.
C. 1981-82.
D. 1975-76.
Answer» C. 1981-82.
116.

Short term capital gain on sale of unlisted shares are.................

A. taxable.
B. exempted.
C. partially exempt
Answer» A. taxable.
117.

Long term capital gain on sale of unlisted shares are........................

A. taxable.
B. exempted.
C. partially exempt
Answer» A. taxable.
118.

Exemption u/s 54 is allowed when a residential house is sold and the investment is made in .............................

A. another residential house.
B. land.
C. shares.
D. jewellery.
Answer» A. another residential house.
119.

Which one of the following is not an admissible expense

A. income tax
B. excise duty
C. bad debt
D. sales tax
Answer» A. income tax
120.

Tax on short-term gain on sale of listed shares is................

A. 20%.
B. 25%.
C. 30%.
D. 15%.
Answer» D. 15%.
121.

Statutory limit for exemption of compensation received at the time of voluntary retirement (VRS) is.............................

A. rs. 5,00,000.
B. rs. 8,00,000.
C. rs. 10,00,000.
D. rs. 15,00,000.
Answer» A. rs. 5,00,000.
122.

Deduction from gross Total income is allowed under Sec. 80C up to lower of the Qualifying amount or a maximum of.

A. rs. 50,000.
B. rs. 80,000.
C. rs. 1,00,000.
D. rs. 2,00,000.
Answer» C. rs. 1,00,000.
123.

Profits earned from an illegal business are..........................

A. taxable.
B. tax free.
C. ignored by tax authorities.
D. treated as other income.
Answer» A. taxable.
124.

Contribution made to an approved research association is eligible for deduction up to.................

A. 50%.
B. 80%.
C. 100%.
D. 125%.
Answer» D. 125%.
125.

Unabsorbed capital expenditure on scientific research can be carried forward for...............

A. 15 years.
B. 14 years.
C. 8 years.
D. 10
Answer» C. 8 years.
126.

Medical reimbursement is exempt up to .................. if treatment is done in a private hospital.

A. rs: 5,000
B. rs: 10,000
C. rs: 15,000
D. rs: 50,000
Answer» C. rs: 15,000
127.

Excise duty and sales tax are allowed as deduction if paid before......................

A. late date of filing of return.
B. previous year end.
C. before 31 st december of the previous year.
D. after 31 st december of previous year.
Answer» A. late date of filing of return.
128.

Technical know-how acquired after 1.4.98 is eligible for depreciation at...............

A. 10% p.a.
B. 20% p.a.
C. 25% p.a.
D. 40% p.a.
Answer» C. 25% p.a.
129.

Which of the following is exempted.

A. c.c.a
B. d.a
C. foreign allowance
D. medical allowance
Answer» C. foreign allowance
130.

Free food provided to employees is exempted upto ...................... per meal.

A. rs: 40
B. rs: 50
C. rs: 60
D. rs: 15
Answer» B. rs: 50
131.

The income from the sale of house hold furniture is ......................

A. taxable income
B. exempted income
C. capital gain
D. business income
Answer» B. exempted income
132.

Deduction for other expenses except interest in the computation of income from house property is allowable to the extent of .........................

A. 1/5th of annual value
B. 30% of annual value
C. 25% of annual value
D. 20% of annual value
Answer» B. 30% of annual value
133.

Preliminary expenses shall be allowed as deduction in...............

A. 5 instalments.
B. 10 instalments.
C. 15 instalments
D. 12 instalments.
Answer» A. 5 instalments.
134.

Bad debts allowed earlier and recovered latter on is....................

A. business income.
B. non business income.
C. exempted income.
D. income from other sources.
Answer» A. business income.
135.

Under valuation of opening stock is....................

A. deducted from net profit.
B. added to net profit.
C. credited to p & l a/c
D. none of these.
Answer» A. deducted from net profit.
136.

Under section 44AB the audit of accounts is compulsory if total sales exceed ..........................

A. rs: 40 lakhs
B. rs: 50 lakhs
C. rs: one crore
D. rs: five crores
Answer» C. rs: one crore
137.

Gifts from clients are...................

A. professional income.
B. income from other sources.
C. non taxable item.
D. none of these.
Answer» A. professional income.
138.

Repairs incurred before installation of an assets is..................

A. capital expenditure.
B. revenue expenditure.
C. non business expenditure.
D. none of these.
Answer» A. capital expenditure.
139.

If a depreciable asset is acquired and used for less than 180 days in a financial year, depreciation allowed on it is..............

A. normal rate.
B. 50% of normal rate.
C. nil.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. 50% of normal rate.
140.

Rate of depreciation on residential building is.................

A. 5%.
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%.
Answer» A. 5%.
141.

The Total income of an individual is Rs: 3,46,994. The rounded off total income will be........................

A. rs: 3,46,000
B. rs: 3,47,000
C. rs: 3,46,990
D. rs: 3,50,000
Answer» C. rs: 3,46,990
142.

The income tax payable by an individual is Rs:8,562.55. The rounded off tax payable will be .........................

A. rs: 8,562
B. rs: 8,563
C. rs: 8,560
D. rs: 8,570
Answer» C. rs: 8,560
143.

The maximum tax exemption to a senior citizen for the assessment year is ......................

A. rs: 3,00,000
B. rs: 2,00,000
C. rs: 1,00,000
D. rs: 2,50,000
Answer» D. rs: 2,50,000
144.

If STT is paid, then STCG tax on the transfer of capital asset is ..............................

A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
Answer» B. 15%
145.

Education cess for the A.Y is ................................

A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 15%
Answer» A. 3%
146.

According to section ........................ , TDS shall be payable during the financial year in respect of the total income of the assessee.

A. 206
B. 207
C. 208
D. 210
Answer» B. 207
147.

.................. must be paid according to the provisions of “ Pay As You Earn” Scheme.

A. income tax
B. tds
C. advance tax
D. education cess
Answer» C. advance tax
148.

Advance tax is payable when tax payable by an assessee is ........................or more.

A. rs: 5,000
B. rs: 10,000
C. rs: 15,000
D. rs: 1,00,000
Answer» B. rs: 10,000
149.

The rate of surcharge payable on tax for the A.Y. 2013-14 is ......................

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 3%
D. nil
Answer» D. nil
150.

The non-taxable income for the woman assessee is .................................

A. rs: 1,00,000
B. rs: 1,90,000
C. rs: 2,50,000
D. rs: 3,00,000
Answer» B. rs: 1,90,000
151.

If S T T is paid, then LTCG tax on the transfer of listed equity shares is ....................

A. 15%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. nil
Answer» D. nil
152.

Out of income from growing and manufacturing of latex ..................... , is considered as agricultural income.

A. 40%
B. 45%
C. 60%
D. 65%
Answer» D. 65%
153.

For SSIs , a deduction of ..................... % of profit is available to individual assessee.

A. 50%
B. 40%
C. 25%
D. nil
Answer» C. 25%
154.

Donation is deductible u/s .................................

A. 80c
B. 80d
C. 80 e
D. 80 g
Answer» D. 80 g
155.

Tax deduction available to certain industries for the initial few years is called ........................

A. tax holiday
B. tax exemption
C. tds
D. paye
Answer» A. tax holiday
156.

Contribution to RPF is deducted u/s ..................

A. 80c
B. 80d
C. 80e
D. 80g
Answer» A. 80c
157.

The maximum amount of deduction under section 80D in the case of a senior citizen is .........................

A. rs: 10,000
B. rs: 15,000
C. rs: 20,000
D. rs: 25,000
Answer» C. rs: 20,000
158.

Which among the following deduction is available only to disabled persons :

A. 80 c
B. 80 g
C. 80 q
D. 80 u
Answer» D. 80 u
159.

Section 80C provides for deduction in respect of tuition fee to ....................... children.

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. none
Answer» B. two
160.

The maximum amount deductible u/s 80GG in respect of rent paid is ........................

A. rs: 10,000
B. rs: 12,000
C. rs: 20,000
D. rs: 24,000
Answer» D. rs: 24,000
161.

Tax on long term capital gain is..................

A. 10%.
B. 20%.
C. 30%.
D. 25%.
Answer» B. 20%.
162.

Income from other sources is a.................

A. residuary head of income.
B. major head of income.
C. income from a single source.
D. constant and regular income.
Answer» A. residuary head of income.
163.

Which one of the following is not an income from other sources?

A. interest on fixed deposit in bank.
B. winnings from cross word puzzles.
C. gift in excess of rs.50,000 from an unrelated person.
D. profit on sale of building.
Answer» D. profit on sale of building.
164.

Which of the following income from other sources is not taxable?

A. dividend from co-operative society.
B. dividend from foreign company.
C. dividend from domestic company.
D. winnings from lottery.
Answer» C. dividend from domestic company.
165.

Dividends from co-operative society are........................

A. exempted.
B. taxable.
C. partially exempt
D. d. partially taxable.
Answer» B. taxable.
166.

Grossing up of interest on securities is required when...................

A. interest is received after t.d.s.
B. they are central govt. securities.
C. the interest on bank deposit is less than rs. 10,000.
D. none of these.
Answer» A. interest is received after t.d.s.
167.

Tax is reduced from casual incomes at....................

A. 10% + surcharge and cesses.
B. 20% + surcharge and cesses.
C. 30%.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. 30%.
168.

Interest on Bank Term Deposits is subject to tax deduction at source if the interest amount during the relevant previous year exceeds................

A. rs: 2,000.
B. rs: 5,000.
C. rs: 10,000.
D. rs: 30,000.
Answer» C. rs: 10,000.
169.

Rate of T.D.S for unlisted securities, including cesses is.................

A. 10.6%.
B. 15.6%.
C. 10%.
D. 30.6%.
Answer» C. 10%.
170.

Speculation Loss can be carried forward for.................

A. 8 years
B. 10years
C. 5years
D. 4years
Answer» D. 4years
171.

Which of the following is not a capital asset.

A. stock in trade
B. goodwill
C. agricultural land in mumbai
D. jewellary
Answer» A. stock in trade
172.

A partnership firm sold a residential house. The firm will get exemption under section .................... on capital gains.

A. sec. 54d
B. s
C. 54e c. sec. 54c
D. sec. 54ec
Answer» D. sec. 54ec
173.

Income of a minor child is included in the total income of ...........................

A. father
B. mother
C. parent whose income is greater
D. transferor of asset
Answer» C. parent whose income is greater
174.

The amount of deduction under section 80DD regarding disability is .....................

A. rs: 30,000
B. rs: 50,000
C. rs: 75,000
D. actual expense.
Answer» B. rs: 50,000
175.

Which of the following is eligible for 100% deduction ?

A. national children fund
B. rajiv gandhi foundation
C. national sports fund
D. nehru memorial fund
Answer» C. national sports fund
176.

Section C applies on ...................

A. individual and huf
B. co-operative society
C. firm
D. company
Answer» A. individual and huf
177.

Donation on PM’s National Relief Fund is deductible 100% out of the gross total income of the assessee, under section ...................................

A. 80c
B. 80cc
C. 80g
D. 80gg
Answer» C. 80g
178.

For the P.Y , 2012-13, the maximum permissible deduction under section 80C is ..............

A. rs: 80,000
B. rs: 1,00,000
C. rs: 2,00,000
D. 1,12,000
Answer» B. rs: 1,00,000
179.

The rate of surcharge on tax payable is ......................% when taxable income is Rs: 5,57, 500.

A. 3%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. nil
Answer» D. nil
180.

The basic exemption up to which income is not taxable for an individual resident is ..............

A. rs: 1,00,000
B. rs: 2,00,000
C. rs: 5,00,000
D. none of the above
Answer» A. rs: 1,00,000
181.

STCL can be set off in the same assessment year from ...............................

A. stcg
B. ltcg
C. both
D. not possible
Answer» C. both
182.

Maximum amount of deduction allowable under section 80CCF is ......................

A. rs: 10,000
B. rs: 20,000
C. rs: 25,000
D. rs: 1,00,000
Answer» B. rs: 20,000
183.

Maximum Marginal Rate for the current A.Y. ( 2013-14) is ..................................

A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 35%
Answer» C. 30%
184.

Interest n loan taken before 1-4-1999 for construction or repairs of self occupied house shall be deducted up to Rs: .......................................

A. rs: 25,000
B. rs: 30,000
C. rs: 1,00,000
D. rs: 1,50,000
Answer» B. rs: 30,000
185.

For claiming exemption u/s 54, the assessee should construct the residential property within .........................

A. one year before or 2 years after the date of transfer
B. one year before or 3 years after the date of transfer
C. within 3 years after the date of transfer
D. within 2 years after the date of transfer.
Answer» C. within 3 years after the date of transfer
186.

The cost of acquisition of bonus shares allotted on or after 1-4-1981 is ..........................

A. fair market value of that shares on 1-4-1981
B. fair market value on the date of issue of shares
C. nil
D. none of these
Answer» C. nil
187.

Any some received under key man insurance policy taken on the life of the employee shall be ..........................

A. taxable under the head business or profession
B. taxable under the head income from other sources
C. taxable in the hands of employee
D. exempt from tax
Answer» A. taxable under the head business or profession
188.

The rent fixed as per municipal valuation is called ............................

A. municipal value
B. fair rental value
C. standard rent
D. actual rent
Answer» A. municipal value
189.

Rent free accommodation is an example for .....................................

A. allowance
B. compensation
C. perquisite
D. profit in lieu of salary.
Answer» C. perquisite
190.

The amount deductible for severe disability u/s 80U is ..........................

A. rs: 1,00,000
B. rs: 1,20,000
C. rs: 50,000
D. rs: 90,000
Answer» A. rs: 1,00,000
191.

When a loan is taken for the education of a child, the father is entitled to deduction u/s ..........................

A. 80 c
B. 80 g
C. 80 e
D. 80 u
Answer» C. 80 e
192.

Income of a minor child is exempted up to ..........................

A. rs: 1,000
B. rs: 1,500
C. rs: 1,200
D. rs: 2,000
Answer» B. rs: 1,500
193.

Loss from business can be carried for ...................... years.

A. 6
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
Answer» B. 8
194.

Income of Benami transactions shall be included in the income of .........................

A. real owner
B. transferor
C. transferee
D. none of these
Answer» A. real owner
195.

Dividend from an Indian company is ......................

A. fully taxablbe
B. fully exempted
C. partly taxable
D. none of the above
Answer» B. fully exempted
196.

The amount received from URPF is ..........................

A. taxable
B. exempted
C. exempted, subject to certain conditions
D. none of the above
Answer» A. taxable
197.

............................ section deals with exempted incomes.

A. section 80
B. section 17
C. section 10
D. section 23
Answer» C. section 10
198.

There will be no partial integration, if the agricultural income does not exceed ............................

A. rs: 15,000
B. rs: 25,000
C. rs: 50,000
D. rs: 5,000
Answer» D. rs: 5,000
199.

Salary on which income tax is borne by the employer is called ....................................

A. foregoing salary
B. tax free salary
C. tax holiday
D. none
Answer» B. tax free salary
200.

Secondary and higher education cess is charged at the rate of .......................... of the amount of income tax.

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 5%
Answer» A. 1%
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