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The Goods and Services Tax, which includes both goods and services, was introduced by the Government of India with effect from ________?

A1 April 2015

B1 July 2017

C28 February 2016

D1 March 2018

Answer:

B. 1 July 2017

Read Explanation:

  • The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India on 1 July 2017.

  • It is an indirect tax which has replaced many indirect taxes in India such as the excise duty, VAT, services tax, etc.

  • GST Day, celebrated on July 1st each year, marks the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India


Related Questions:

Which of the following products are outside the purview of GST?

1.Alcohol for human consumption

2.Electricity

3.Medicines

Choose the correct option

ജി.എസ്.ടി. എന്ന ചുരുക്കപ്പേരിൽ അറിയപ്പെടുന്ന ചരക്കു സേവന നികുതി ഇന്ത്യയിൽ നടപ്പിലാക്കിയത് എന്നു മുതൽ?
താഴെപ്പറയുന്നവയിൽ ഏതാണ് GST-യിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടുത്താത്തത്?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding GST?

  1. Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is a non-profit organisation formed to provide IT infrastructure and services to the Central and State Governments for the implementation of GST
  2. The government of India holds a 51% stake in GSTN.
    When was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) introduced in India?