Public Finance – public revenue (direct, indirect tax; GST; non‑tax), public expenditure (revenue vs capital), public debt Quiz - ICSE Class 10 Economics

Free practice quiz: Public Finance – public revenue (direct, indirect tax; GST; non‑tax), public expenditure (revenue vs capital), public debt (ICSE Class 10 Economics). 50 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Which of the following is the primary objective of a progressive tax system?

   1. To reduce the tax burden on the rich and increase it on the poor.
   2. To redistribute wealth and reduce income inequality.
   3. To generate revenue with minimal impact on economic activity.
   4. To encourage savings and investment by offering tax breaks to high earners.
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   Answer: B. To redistribute wealth and reduce income inequality.

   A progressive tax system levies a higher percentage of income in taxes as income rises. This mechanism aims to shift the tax burden towards those with a greater ability to pay, thereby redistributing wealth and attempting to lessen the gap between the rich and the poor.

2. The primary argument for imposing taxes on negative externalities, such as pollution, is to:

   1. Generate substantial revenue for the government.
   2. Discourage the activity that causes the externality.
   3. Provide subsidies to the polluting industries.
   4. Increase the profitability of businesses.
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   Answer: B. Discourage the activity that causes the externality.

   Taxes on negative externalities, often called 'Pigouvian taxes', are designed to internalize the external cost. By making the activity more expensive, they aim to reduce the quantity of the activity that generates the harmful externality.

3. A tax levied on the import of goods into a country is called:

   1. Excise Duty
   2. Sales Tax
   3. Customs Duty
   4. Income Tax
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   Answer: C. Customs Duty

   Customs duty is a tax imposed on goods when they are imported into or exported from a country. It's a significant source of revenue for many governments.

4. Expenditure incurred by the government on providing subsidies for essential goods is a form of:

   1. Capital Expenditure
   2. Revenue Expenditure (developmental)
   3. Revenue Expenditure (non-developmental)
   4. Interest Payment
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   Answer: B. Revenue Expenditure (developmental)

   Subsidies on essential goods are aimed at making them affordable for the populace, contributing to social welfare and economic stability. As they do not create assets and are ongoing, they are revenue expenditures, and their purpose is developmental/welfare-oriented.

5. When a government's expenditure consistently exceeds its revenue, and it finances this gap by borrowing, this leads to an increase in:

   1. Public debt
   2. Public savings
   3. Fiscal surplus
   4. National income
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   Answer: A. Public debt

   A budget deficit occurs when government spending is greater than its revenue. To cover this deficit, the government typically borrows, leading to an accumulation of public debt.

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