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Excise Duty: Levies and Concessions

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What is the primary objective of levying excise duty in India?

  1. To promote domestic production

  2. To generate revenue for the government

  3. To protect the environment

  4. To regulate the consumption of certain goods


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of levying excise duty in India is to generate revenue for the government. This revenue is used to fund various public services and infrastructure projects.

Which of the following goods is not subject to excise duty in India?

  1. Tobacco products

  2. Alcoholic beverages

  3. Petroleum products

  4. Agricultural products


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural products are generally exempt from excise duty in India. This is to encourage domestic agricultural production and ensure food security.

What is the term used for the refund of excise duty paid on goods that are exported?

  1. Excise rebate

  2. Excise drawback

  3. Excise refund

  4. Excise concession


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Excise drawback is the term used for the refund of excise duty paid on goods that are exported. This refund is provided to encourage exports and make Indian goods more competitive in the international market.

Which of the following is not a type of excise concession granted by the Indian government?

  1. Exemption from excise duty

  2. Reduced excise duty rates

  3. Excise duty holidays

  4. Excise duty rebates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Excise duty rebates are not a type of excise concession granted by the Indian government. Excise duty exemptions, reduced excise duty rates, and excise duty holidays are the common types of excise concessions provided.

What is the purpose of providing excise duty concessions?

  1. To promote the production of certain goods

  2. To encourage exports

  3. To protect domestic industries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Excise duty concessions are provided to promote the production of certain goods, encourage exports, and protect domestic industries. By providing these concessions, the government aims to stimulate economic growth and development.

Which of the following is an example of an excise levy?

  1. Customs duty

  2. Service tax

  3. Excise duty

  4. Value-added tax


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Excise duty is an example of an excise levy. It is a tax levied on the production or sale of certain goods within a country.

What is the difference between excise duty and customs duty?

  1. Excise duty is levied on imported goods, while customs duty is levied on domestically produced goods.

  2. Excise duty is levied on goods produced within a country, while customs duty is levied on goods imported into a country.

  3. Excise duty is levied on goods sold within a country, while customs duty is levied on goods exported from a country.

  4. Excise duty is levied on goods consumed within a country, while customs duty is levied on goods produced within a country.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Excise duty is levied on goods produced within a country, while customs duty is levied on goods imported into a country. Excise duty is intended to generate revenue for the government and protect domestic industries, while customs duty is intended to protect domestic industries and regulate the flow of goods into and out of a country.

Which of the following is not a factor that determines the rate of excise duty levied on a particular good?

  1. The nature of the good

  2. The demand for the good

  3. The cost of production of the good

  4. The social impact of the good


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The social impact of the good is not a factor that determines the rate of excise duty levied on a particular good. The nature of the good, the demand for the good, and the cost of production of the good are the primary factors that influence the excise duty rate.

What is the impact of excise duty on the price of a good?

  1. It increases the price of the good

  2. It decreases the price of the good

  3. It has no impact on the price of the good

  4. It depends on the elasticity of demand for the good


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Excise duty increases the price of a good because it is a tax levied on the production or sale of the good. The producer or seller of the good typically passes on the cost of the excise duty to the consumer in the form of a higher price.

Which of the following is not a consequence of excise duty?

  1. It can lead to a decrease in the consumption of the good

  2. It can lead to an increase in the production of the good

  3. It can lead to an increase in the revenue of the government

  4. It can lead to a decrease in the demand for the good


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Excise duty can lead to a decrease in the consumption of the good, an increase in the revenue of the government, and a decrease in the demand for the good. However, it is unlikely to lead to an increase in the production of the good because excise duty increases the cost of production.

What is the role of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in excise duty administration in India?

  1. It is responsible for formulating excise duty policies

  2. It is responsible for collecting excise duty

  3. It is responsible for adjudicating excise duty disputes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) is responsible for formulating excise duty policies, collecting excise duty, and adjudicating excise duty disputes. It is the apex body responsible for the administration of excise duty in India.

Which of the following is not a method used to evade excise duty?

  1. Misdeclaration of goods

  2. Under-invoicing of goods

  3. Clandestine production of goods

  4. Exporting goods and then re-importing them


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exporting goods and then re-importing them is not a method used to evade excise duty. In fact, this is a legitimate trade practice that is often used to take advantage of different excise duty rates in different countries.

What are the consequences of evading excise duty?

  1. Penalties and fines

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Confiscation of goods

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Evading excise duty can lead to penalties and fines, imprisonment, and confiscation of goods. The severity of the punishment depends on the nature and extent of the evasion.

What measures can be taken to prevent excise duty evasion?

  1. Strengthening border controls

  2. Improving intelligence gathering

  3. Educating taxpayers about their obligations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strengthening border controls, improving intelligence gathering, and educating taxpayers about their obligations are all measures that can be taken to prevent excise duty evasion.

What is the future of excise duty in India?

  1. It will be abolished

  2. It will be replaced by a new tax

  3. It will continue to be an important source of revenue for the government

  4. It is uncertain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of excise duty in India is uncertain. There have been discussions about abolishing excise duty or replacing it with a new tax. However, no concrete decision has been taken yet.

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