PIB Railway - GST 2.0 Performance & Impact (30 Questions)

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Question 1 of 30

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Which of the following is one of the four Labour Codes mentioned in the PIB chapter?

Code on Industry, 2020 Code on Commerce, 2021 Code on Wages, 2019 Code on Customs, 2022

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Question 2 of 30

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A major objective of online compliance systems is to:

Simplify regulatory procedures Delay approvals Increase complexity Increase paperwork

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Question 3 of 30

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According to the PIB document, GST is now considered the backbone of India's:

Indirect tax framework Export policy Direct tax system Banking sector

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Question 4 of 30

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The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code was drafted after amalgamating provisions of how many Central Labour Acts?

9 15 11 13

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Question 5 of 30

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Aggregators are required to contribute what percentage of annual turnover to the Social Security Fund?

3% to 4% 1% to 2% 5% to 6% 0.5% to 1%

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Question 6 of 30

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Under GST 2.0, the two principal GST rates are:

12% and 18% 18% and 28% 5% and 18% 5% and 12%

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Question 7 of 30

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The Digital Blueprint for Ease of Doing Business primarily focuses on:

Expanding manual record-keeping Increasing import duties Promoting cash-only transactions Using digital technology to simplify governance and business processes

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Question 8 of 30

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The higher threshold for lay-off, retrenchment and closure was raised from 100 workers to:

300 workers 200 workers 500 workers 250 workers

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Question 9 of 30

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GST 2.0 supports domestic manufacturing under the broader policy goals of:

Only Swachh Bharat Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat Only Make in India Only Digital India

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Question 10 of 30

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Ammonia, sulphuric acid and nitric acid are major raw materials for:

Fertiliser production Steel recycling Petroleum refining Textile dyeing

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Question 11 of 30

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Under GST 2.0, the two principal GST rates are:

5% and 18% 18% and 28% 5% and 12% 12% and 18%

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Question 12 of 30

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One major objective of digital reforms is to:

Increase paperwork Increase procedural delays Minimise human intervention in routine approvals Restrict online services

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Question 13 of 30

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Under the Code on Social Security, establishments with fewer than 10 employees may voluntarily opt in with:

Government compulsion No consent required Court approval Mutual consent of employers and employees

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Question 14 of 30

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The reduction in GST rates across key industries is meant to improve:

All of the above Affordability Price competitiveness Domestic manufacturing

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Question 15 of 30

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The live container heatmap in LDB 2.0 is mainly used to identify:

Logistics bottlenecks Railway stations Tourist locations Traffic bottlenecks

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Question 16 of 30

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Free annual health check-ups are included under the labour reforms for:

Employees Employers only Contractors only Foreign investors

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Question 17 of 30

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Faster GST refunds mainly improve:

All of the above Business liquidity Cash flow Working capital

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Question 18 of 30

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Trade Connect e-Platform is especially useful for:

Only large exporters Exporters including MSMEs Banks Only government departments

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Question 19 of 30

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By January 2026, GSTN had processed payments of over:

₹52.91 lakh crore ₹72.91 lakh crore ₹102.91 lakh crore ₹92.91 lakh crore

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Question 20 of 30

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Which of the following is a key benefit of online government services?

Faster processing All of the above Better accessibility Reduced paperwork

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Question 21 of 30

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Which of the following best describes the impact of Labour Codes on women's workforce participation?

It restricts women from working in certain sectors It has no effect on women's participation It removes barriers and enables flexible work models It reduces night shift opportunities for women

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Question 22 of 30

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e-Gram SWARAJ serves as a single-window platform primarily for:

Gram Panchayat information and planning Export documentation Company registration Customs clearance

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Question 23 of 30

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Under the Code on Wages, employers shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, including:

Transgender identity Marital status Age Religion

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Question 24 of 30

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Marble/travertine blocks, granite blocks and sand-lime bricks were reduced from 12% GST to:

8% 10% 5% 18%

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Question 25 of 30

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Overall, GST 2.0 seeks to strengthen the economy by supporting:

Affordability All of the above Job creation Small traders and entrepreneurs

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Question 26 of 30

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Rationalised GST rates mainly benefit:

All of the above Entrepreneurs Manufacturers MSMEs

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Question 27 of 30

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Rationalised GST rates mainly benefit:

Entrepreneurs MSMEs All of the above Manufacturers

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Question 28 of 30

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The threshold for lay-off, retrenchment and closure approval was raised from 100 to 300 workers to:

Increase government control Reduce worker protections Promote imports Give establishments more flexibility

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Question 29 of 30

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Receivables on TReDS may be due from:

All of the above Public Sector Undertakings Government Departments Corporates

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Question 30 of 30

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One important logistics benefit of the e-Way Bill system mentioned in the PIB document is:

Removal of static border check posts Longer transport time Higher warehousing costs More border check posts

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