Black Money and Economic Offenses in India

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What is the term used to describe the illegal generation and accumulation of wealth?

  1. Black Money

  2. White Money

  3. Grey Money

  4. Brown Money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black Money refers to the illegal generation and accumulation of wealth through activities such as tax evasion, corruption, and smuggling.

Which Indian law is specifically designed to combat black money?

  1. The Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015

  2. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

  3. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

  4. The Income Tax Act, 1961


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 was enacted to specifically address the issue of black money held abroad by Indian citizens.

What is the term used to describe the process of converting black money into legitimate funds?

  1. Money Laundering

  2. Tax Evasion

  3. Smuggling

  4. Counterfeiting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Money Laundering is the process of converting black money into legitimate funds through a series of transactions designed to conceal the illegal origin of the money.

Which Indian agency is responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases related to black money and economic offenses?

  1. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

  2. The Enforcement Directorate (ED)

  3. The Income Tax Department

  4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is the Indian agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases related to black money and economic offenses.

What is the term used to describe the illegal transfer of money or assets across borders?

  1. Hawala

  2. Smuggling

  3. Counterfeiting

  4. Tax Evasion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hawala is the illegal transfer of money or assets across borders without going through official channels.

Which Indian law is specifically designed to combat the menace of smuggling?

  1. The Customs Act, 1962

  2. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

  3. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

  4. The Income Tax Act, 1961


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Customs Act, 1962 is the Indian law specifically designed to combat the menace of smuggling.

What is the term used to describe the illegal production and distribution of counterfeit goods?

  1. Counterfeiting

  2. Smuggling

  3. Hawala

  4. Tax Evasion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Counterfeiting is the illegal production and distribution of counterfeit goods, which are imitations of genuine products.

Which Indian law is specifically designed to combat the menace of counterfeiting?

  1. The Trade Marks Act, 1999

  2. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

  3. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

  4. The Income Tax Act, 1961


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 is the Indian law specifically designed to combat the menace of counterfeiting.

What is the term used to describe the illegal evasion of taxes?

  1. Tax Evasion

  2. Smuggling

  3. Hawala

  4. Counterfeiting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tax Evasion is the illegal evasion of taxes by individuals or businesses.

Which Indian law is specifically designed to combat the menace of tax evasion?

  1. The Income Tax Act, 1961

  2. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

  3. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

  4. The Customs Act, 1962


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Income Tax Act, 1961 is the Indian law specifically designed to combat the menace of tax evasion.

What is the term used to describe the illegal generation and accumulation of wealth through corruption?

  1. Corruption

  2. Black Money

  3. White Money

  4. Grey Money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corruption is the illegal generation and accumulation of wealth through bribery, extortion, and other forms of dishonest or unethical conduct.

Which Indian law is specifically designed to combat the menace of corruption?

  1. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

  2. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

  3. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

  4. The Income Tax Act, 1961


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is the Indian law specifically designed to combat the menace of corruption.

What is the term used to describe the illegal generation and accumulation of wealth through illegal activities such as drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and human trafficking?

  1. Criminal Money

  2. Black Money

  3. White Money

  4. Grey Money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Criminal Money is the illegal generation and accumulation of wealth through illegal activities such as drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and human trafficking.

Which Indian law is specifically designed to combat the menace of criminal money?

  1. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

  2. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

  3. The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

  4. The Income Tax Act, 1961


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 is the Indian law specifically designed to combat the menace of criminal money.

What is the term used to describe the illegal generation and accumulation of wealth through activities that are not necessarily illegal but are considered unethical or socially unacceptable?

  1. Grey Money

  2. Black Money

  3. White Money

  4. Brown Money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grey Money is the illegal generation and accumulation of wealth through activities that are not necessarily illegal but are considered unethical or socially unacceptable.

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