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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 115 of 200

Q115
Indian EconomyPublic Finance, Budget & Taxation
Which of the following taxes is within the jurisdiction of the central government?
  1. a.Corporation tax
  2. b.Professional tax
  3. c.Land revenue
  4. d.Exercise on alcoholic liquors

Answer: (A) Corporation tax

Corporation tax is levied on the net profits of companies and falls under the Union List (Central Government's jurisdiction). Professional tax is levied by state governments; land revenue is a state subject; and excise duty on alcoholic liquors is also in the State List under the Constitution's Seventh Schedule.