Sources of Black Money in India

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Which of the following is not a source of black money in India?

  1. Tax evasion

  2. Smuggling

  3. Hawala transactions

  4. Legal income


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black money refers to income that is not declared to the government and is therefore not taxed. Legal income is not a source of black money.

What is the most common source of black money in India?

  1. Tax evasion

  2. Smuggling

  3. Hawala transactions

  4. Corruption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tax evasion is the most common source of black money in India. It involves individuals or businesses intentionally failing to report all of their income to the government in order to avoid paying taxes.

What is the term used for the illegal transfer of money across borders?

  1. Hawala transactions

  2. Smuggling

  3. Tax evasion

  4. Corruption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hawala transactions are a type of informal money transfer system that is often used to transfer money across borders illegally. It involves a network of individuals who exchange money without going through official channels.

What is the term used for the illegal import or export of goods?

  1. Smuggling

  2. Hawala transactions

  3. Tax evasion

  4. Corruption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Smuggling is the illegal import or export of goods. It is often done to avoid paying taxes or other import or export duties.

What is the term used for the illegal use of public office for personal gain?

  1. Corruption

  2. Hawala transactions

  3. Tax evasion

  4. Smuggling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corruption is the illegal use of public office for personal gain. It can involve bribery, extortion, or other forms of abuse of power.

Which of the following is not a consequence of black money in India?

  1. Increased inequality

  2. Reduced government revenue

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. Inflation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Black money can have several negative consequences for the economy, including increased inequality, reduced government revenue, and inflation. However, it does not lead to increased economic growth.

What is the term used for the process of converting black money into white money?

  1. Money laundering

  2. Hawala transactions

  3. Tax evasion

  4. Smuggling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Money laundering is the process of converting black money into white money. It involves a series of transactions that are designed to hide the source of the money and make it appear legitimate.

Which of the following is not a method used for money laundering?

  1. Smurfing

  2. Shell companies

  3. Hawala transactions

  4. Real estate transactions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hawala transactions are not a method used for money laundering. They are a type of informal money transfer system that is often used to transfer money across borders illegally.

What is the term used for a company that is created for the purpose of money laundering?

  1. Shell company

  2. Hawala company

  3. Tax evasion company

  4. Smuggling company


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A shell company is a company that is created for the purpose of money laundering. It is often used to hide the source of money or to move money around illegally.

Which of the following is not a sector that is vulnerable to black money in India?

  1. Real estate

  2. Construction

  3. Agriculture

  4. Manufacturing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agriculture is not a sector that is vulnerable to black money in India. This is because agricultural income is exempt from income tax in India.

What is the term used for the illegal use of political power for personal gain?

  1. Political corruption

  2. Hawala transactions

  3. Tax evasion

  4. Smuggling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political corruption is the illegal use of political power for personal gain. It can involve bribery, extortion, or other forms of abuse of power.

Which of the following is not a consequence of political corruption?

  1. Reduced government effectiveness

  2. Increased inequality

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. Loss of public trust


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political corruption can have several negative consequences, including reduced government effectiveness, increased inequality, and loss of public trust. However, it does not lead to increased economic growth.

What is the term used for the illegal use of judicial power for personal gain?

  1. Judicial corruption

  2. Hawala transactions

  3. Tax evasion

  4. Smuggling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Judicial corruption is the illegal use of judicial power for personal gain. It can involve bribery, extortion, or other forms of abuse of power.

Which of the following is not a consequence of judicial corruption?

  1. Reduced public trust in the judiciary

  2. Increased inequality

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. Miscarriage of justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Judicial corruption can have several negative consequences, including reduced public trust in the judiciary, increased inequality, and miscarriage of justice. However, it does not lead to increased economic growth.

What is the term used for the illegal use of bureaucratic power for personal gain?

  1. Bureaucratic corruption

  2. Hawala transactions

  3. Tax evasion

  4. Smuggling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bureaucratic corruption is the illegal use of bureaucratic power for personal gain. It can involve bribery, extortion, or other forms of abuse of power.

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