SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 23

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 26th July 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q23

The one nation, one tax initiative in India refers to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Explanation:

The “One Nation, One Tax” initiative in India refers to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It aims to create a uniform tax system across the country by replacing multiple indirect taxes levied by the Centre and States with a single, integrated tax structure.

Key Points:

GST is an indirect tax system
It was implemented on 1 July 2017
It replaced multiple earlier indirect taxes
Its goal is a unified national tax structure

Additional Facts:

GST was introduced through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016
It applies to both goods and services
It includes CGST, SGST, and IGST components

Important Questions:

Q1: When was GST implemented in India?
Ans: 1 July 2017

Q2: What type of tax is GST?
Ans: Indirect tax
Q3: What is the objective of GST?
Ans: To create a unified tax system across India