Income Tax: Structure and Rates

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What is the basic exemption limit for income tax in India for the financial year 2023-24?

  1. ₹2.5 lakhs

  2. ₹3 lakhs

  3. ₹4 lakhs

  4. ₹5 lakhs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic exemption limit for income tax in India for the financial year 2023-24 is ₹2.5 lakhs for individuals below the age of 60 years.

What is the highest marginal income tax rate in India for the financial year 2023-24?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 42%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The highest marginal income tax rate in India for the financial year 2023-24 is 42% for individuals with an annual income exceeding ₹15 lakhs.

Which of the following is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Life insurance premium

  2. Public Provident Fund (PPF) contribution

  3. National Pension System (NPS) contribution

  4. Fixed deposit interest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fixed deposit interest is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. ₹1.5 lakhs

  2. ₹2 lakhs

  3. ₹2.5 lakhs

  4. ₹3 lakhs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is ₹1.5 lakhs.

Which of the following is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Medical insurance premium

  2. Health check-up expenses

  3. Preventive health check-up expenses

  4. Hospitalization expenses


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Preventive health check-up expenses are not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. ₹25,000

  2. ₹50,000

  3. ₹75,000

  4. ₹1 lakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is ₹25,000.

Which of the following is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Interest on education loan

  2. Principal repayment of education loan

  3. Tuition fees paid for children's education

  4. Hostel fees paid for children's education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tuition fees paid for children's education is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. ₹50,000

  2. ₹75,000

  3. ₹1 lakh

  4. ₹1.5 lakhs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is ₹1 lakh.

Which of the following is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Donations to charitable institutions

  2. Donations to political parties

  3. Donations to religious institutions

  4. Donations to educational institutions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Donations to political parties is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 50%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is 50% of the gross total income.

Which of the following is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Rent paid for residential accommodation

  2. Interest on housing loan

  3. Principal repayment of housing loan

  4. Stamp duty and registration charges paid for purchase of residential property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stamp duty and registration charges paid for purchase of residential property is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. ₹5,000

  2. ₹10,000

  3. ₹15,000

  4. ₹20,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is ₹5,000.

Which of the following is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80GGA of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Rent paid for residential accommodation

  2. Interest on housing loan

  3. Principal repayment of housing loan

  4. Stamp duty and registration charges paid for purchase of residential property


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stamp duty and registration charges paid for purchase of residential property is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80GGA of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80GGA of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. ₹25,000

  2. ₹50,000

  3. ₹75,000

  4. ₹1 lakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80GGA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is ₹25,000.

Which of the following is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Medical expenses incurred for self

  2. Medical expenses incurred for spouse

  3. Medical expenses incurred for children

  4. Medical expenses incurred for parents


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Medical expenses incurred for parents is not a type of income tax deduction allowed under Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. ₹75,000

  2. ₹1 lakh

  3. ₹1.5 lakhs

  4. ₹2 lakhs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed under Section 80U of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is ₹1 lakh.

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