SEBI - Investor Certification Examination
SEBI - Investor Certification Examination
Q 1. Under which section of the Income Tax Act can an individual claim deductions for investments in life insurance, provident fund, and ELSS schemes?
Section 80D
Section 80G
Section 80C
Section 24
Q 2. What is the purpose of the assessment year in income tax calculation?
It is the year in which the income is earned
It is the year in which the income is charged to tax
It refers to the financial year following the previous year
None of the above
Q 3. Which section provides additional deductions for investments in NPS, beyond the limit of Section 80C?
Section 80D
Section 80CCD (1B)
Section 24
Section 80TTA
Q 4. Donations made to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund are deductible under which section?
Section 80C
Section 80D
Section 80G
Section 80TTA
Q 5. Which section allows deductions for interest earned on a savings account?
Section 80C
Section 80D
Section 80TTA
Section 80CCD (1B)
Q 6. What is the duration of an income tax financial year in India?
January 1 – December 31
April 1 – March 31
July 1 – June 30
None of the above
Q 7. What is the last date for an individual to file Income Tax Returns?
31st March
30th June
31st July
1st April
Q 8. Which section provides deductions for medical insurance premiums paid for self and family?
Section 80C
Section 80D
Section 80G
Section 24
Q 9. Which of the following is NOT eligible for tax deductions under Section 80C?
Life Insurance Premium
National Savings Certificate
Fixed Deposit with a 5-year lock-in
Principal Repayment of Housing Loan
Q 10. Under which section can a deduction be claimed for the interest paid on housing loans?
Section 80C
Section 24
Section 80D
Section 80G
Q 11. The Income Tax Act, of 1961, has been amended from time to time by which of the following?
Budget Session
Finance Act
Economic Survey
RBI Act
Q 12. Which of the following entities is not required to pay income tax?
Individual
Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
Association of Persons (AOP)
None of the above
Q 13. Which of the following is NOT a deduction under Section 80C?
Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
Public Provident Fund (PPF)
Medical Insurance
National Savings Certificate
Q 14. What is the maximum deduction allowed under Section 80CCD(1B) for additional NPS investments?
₹50,000
₹1,50,000
₹2,00,000
No limit
Q 15. What is the tax treatment of interest earned on a savings bank account?
Fully-taxable
Tax-free
Deductible under Section 80D
Deductible under Section 24