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Taxation of Interest Income: Deductions and Exemptions

Description: Test your knowledge on the deductions and exemptions available for interest income taxation in India.
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Which of the following is not a deductible expense for computing the taxable interest income?

  1. Interest paid on housing loan

  2. Interest paid on education loan

  3. Interest paid on personal loan

  4. Interest paid on car loan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Interest paid on personal loans is not deductible for computing taxable interest income.

Up to what amount is the interest income from bank deposits exempt from tax under section 80TTA?

  1. Rs. 10,000

  2. Rs. 50,000

  3. Rs. 1,00,000

  4. Rs. 2,00,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under section 80TTA, interest income up to Rs. 10,000 from bank deposits is exempt from tax.

Which of the following is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80C?

  1. Public Provident Fund (PPF)

  2. National Savings Certificate (NSC)

  3. Life Insurance Premium

  4. Fixed Deposit in a Bank


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fixed Deposit in a Bank is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80C.

What is the maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80EE for interest paid on housing loan?

  1. Rs. 50,000

  2. Rs. 1,00,000

  3. Rs. 1,50,000

  4. Rs. 2,00,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80EE for interest paid on housing loan is Rs. 1,50,000.

Which of the following is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80D?

  1. Health Insurance Premium

  2. Medical Expenses for Self and Family

  3. Preventive Health Check-ups

  4. Yoga Classes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yoga Classes is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80D.

What is the maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80G for donations to charitable institutions?

  1. 10% of Gross Total Income

  2. 20% of Gross Total Income

  3. 30% of Gross Total Income

  4. 50% of Gross Total Income


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80G for donations to charitable institutions is 50% of Gross Total Income.

Which of the following is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80E?

  1. Interest on Education Loan

  2. Repayment of Principal Amount of Education Loan

  3. Tuition Fees for Higher Education

  4. Hostel Fees for Higher Education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tuition Fees for Higher Education is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80E.

What is the maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80CCD(1B) for contribution to NPS?

  1. Rs. 50,000

  2. Rs. 1,00,000

  3. Rs. 1,50,000

  4. Rs. 2,00,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80CCD(1B) for contribution to NPS is Rs. 1,50,000.

Which of the following is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80CCG?

  1. Equity Shares of a Company

  2. Equity Oriented Mutual Funds

  3. Units of Infrastructure Bonds

  4. Gold Bonds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gold Bonds is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80CCG.

What is the maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80U for disability?

  1. Rs. 50,000

  2. Rs. 1,00,000

  3. Rs. 1,50,000

  4. Rs. 2,00,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80U for disability is Rs. 2,00,000.

Which of the following is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80DDB?

  1. Medical Expenses for Self

  2. Medical Expenses for Spouse

  3. Medical Expenses for Dependent Children

  4. Medical Expenses for Parents


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Medical Expenses for Parents is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80DDB.

What is the maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80D for medical insurance premium?

  1. Rs. 25,000

  2. Rs. 50,000

  3. Rs. 75,000

  4. Rs. 1,00,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80D for medical insurance premium is Rs. 1,00,000.

Which of the following is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80GGA?

  1. Donations to Prime Minister's National Relief Fund

  2. Donations to National Fund for Calamity Relief

  3. Donations to Chief Minister's Relief Fund

  4. Donations to Political Parties


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donations to Political Parties is not an eligible investment for claiming deduction under section 80GGA.

What is the maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80GGC for donations to scientific research associations?

  1. 100% of the Donation Amount

  2. 150% of the Donation Amount

  3. 200% of the Donation Amount

  4. 250% of the Donation Amount


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum limit for claiming deduction under section 80GGC for donations to scientific research associations is 100% of the Donation Amount.

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