Question

    Read the following passage and answer the following question (Q18 to Q20). The Union Budget 2024-25 introduces various measures to drive India's economic growth, focusing on areas such as rural development, agriculture, and employment generation. One of the significant policy changes includes an emphasis on enhancing the infrastructure in rural areas through public-private partnerships, while another focuses on creating a robust digital ecosystem for governance and financial inclusion. Additionally, the government has outlined reforms to improve the efficiency of public spending, with special provisions for the agriculture sector. Employment-linked incentive programs are also being launched to support youth and promote workforce participation, especially in underserved regions of the country. The budget also touches on tax reforms aimed at simplifying compliance for individuals and corporations, ensuring that the burden of taxation is equitably shared while promoting growth and investment. Further investments in research and development, especially in clean energy, are expected to generate new opportunities for innovation and employment.

    In the Union Budget 2024-25, the government reduced the corporate tax rate on foreign companies to encourage FDI. What was the revised corporate tax rate for foreign companies?

    A 30% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 40% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The corporate tax rate on foreign companies was reduced from 40% to 35% in the Union Budget 2024-25, a measure designed to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into India.

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