The Income Tax Act, 1961

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Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, which of the following is not an income from salary?

  1. Wages

  2. Pension

  3. Gratuity

  4. Leave encashment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leave encashment is not considered income from salary under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Which of the following is not an exempt income under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Agricultural income

  2. Income from lottery

  3. Income from dividends

  4. Income from interest on savings account


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Income from lottery is not exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum rate of income tax applicable to individuals under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum rate of income tax applicable to individuals under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is 40%.

Which of the following is not a penalty under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Fine

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Interest

  4. Surcharge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Interest is not a penalty under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the time limit for filing an income tax return under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. 30th June

  2. 31st July

  3. 31st August

  4. 30th September


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an income tax return under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is 31st July.

Which of the following is not a deduction allowed under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Standard deduction

  2. Medical expenses

  3. Education expenses

  4. Entertainment expenses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Entertainment expenses are not allowed as a deduction under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed for medical expenses under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Rs. 10,000

  2. Rs. 20,000

  3. Rs. 30,000

  4. Rs. 40,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed for medical expenses under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is Rs. 40,000.

Which of the following is not a type of income that is subject to tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Salary

  2. Business income

  3. Rental income

  4. Capital gains


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Capital gains are not subject to tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the rate of income tax applicable to long-term capital gains under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The rate of income tax applicable to long-term capital gains under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is 15%.

Which of the following is not a type of income that is exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Agricultural income

  2. Income from lottery

  3. Income from dividends

  4. Income from interest on savings account


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Income from lottery is not exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed for education expenses under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Rs. 10,000

  2. Rs. 20,000

  3. Rs. 30,000

  4. Rs. 40,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed for education expenses under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is Rs. 30,000.

Which of the following is not a type of income that is subject to tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Salary

  2. Business income

  3. Rental income

  4. Capital gains


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Capital gains are not subject to tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the rate of income tax applicable to short-term capital gains under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The rate of income tax applicable to short-term capital gains under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is 20%.

Which of the following is not a type of income that is exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Agricultural income

  2. Income from lottery

  3. Income from dividends

  4. Income from interest on savings account


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Income from lottery is not exempt from tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the maximum amount of deduction allowed for medical expenses under the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Rs. 10,000

  2. Rs. 20,000

  3. Rs. 30,000

  4. Rs. 40,000


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum amount of deduction allowed for medical expenses under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is Rs. 40,000.

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