Taxation in Securities Markets Cert. Free Demo Test 9 /10 Taxation in Securities Markets Certification Free Demo Test 9 1 / 10 1. An individual is treated as a resident in India if he stays in India for _______ or more during the relevant previous year. a. 121 days b. 151 days c. 182 days d. 163 days Explanation:An individual is treated as a resident in India if he stays in India for c) 182 days or more during the relevant previous year. This establishes the residential status of an individual for taxation purposes. 2 / 10 2. Any short-term capital gains arising from the sale of equity shares allotted under ESOP on which STT has been paid shall be taxable at the rate of ________. a. 10% b. 15% c. 20% d. 25% Explanation:Any short-term capital gains arising from the sale of equity shares allotted under ESOP on which STT has been paid shall be taxable at the rate of b) 15%. This rate is applicable for gains arising from transactions executed on recognized stock exchanges. 3 / 10 3. Which one of these is included in ‘Capital Asset’? a. Movable Property b. Immovable Property c. Leasehold Right d. All of these Explanation:All of these are included in ‘Capital Asset’. Capital Asset includes movable property, immovable property, leasehold rights, and certain intangible assets. 4 / 10 4. ________ is the discount rate used in free cash flow to the firm. a. Cost of equity b. WACC c. Discount rate d. Cost of Debt Explanation:WACC is the discount rate used in free cash flow to the firm. Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is used to discount future cash flows to determine the present value of a company. 5 / 10 5. If the contribution to NPS is made by the employee, the maximum deduction of _______ of salary shall be allowed under section 80CCD of IT Act. a. 10% b. 12% c. 15% d. 18% Explanation:If a contribution to NPS is made by the employee, the maximum deduction of a) 10% of salary shall be allowed under section 80CCD of the IT act. This deduction is available in addition to the deduction available under Section 80C. 6 / 10 6. The fixed maturity plans are _______ having a fixed maturity date. a. Interval funds b. Hybrid funds c. Open-ended funds d. Closed-ended funds Explanation:The fixed maturity plans are d) Closed-ended funds having a fixed maturity date. These funds invest in debt instruments with a predefined maturity date, providing investors with a clear investment horizon. 7 / 10 7. The expenditures such as _______ shall be allowed to be deducted while computing the income on a presumptive basis. a. Depreciation on computer b. Security transaction tax c. Staff Salary d. None of the above Explanation:Expenditures such as Security Transaction Tax shall be allowed for deduction on a presumptive basis to compute income. 8 / 10 8. In the case of a domestic company, the surcharge applicable on any income above Rs.1 crore but below Rs.10 crore shall be _______. a. 7% b. 8% c. 9% d. 10% Explanation:For domestic companies, the surcharge on income between Rs.1 crore and Rs.10 crore is 7%. 9 / 10 9. The debt-oriented and hybrid ULIP shall have different tax treatments. a. True b. False Explanation:Debt-oriented and hybrid ULIPs have different tax treatments; the statement is correct. 10 / 10 10. The resultant gains under the sale of ESOP by employees shall be taxable under the head _______. a. Income from other sources b. Property income c. Capital gains d. Profits and gains of business Explanation:Gains from the sale of ESOPs by employees are taxable under the head of Capital Gains. Your score is 0% Restart quiz Exit Your feedback is important to us.😊 Thank you for your feedback. Send feedback