SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 147

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q147

 Which of the following is an example of a Direct Tax?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Wealth tax.

  • Direct taxes are paid directly to the government and are levied on one's income and profits. 
  • A wealth tax is a yearly fee calculated as a percentage of an individual's or family's total net worth that applies only to the richest people in the country.