42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-98

Which of the following is the largest single source of revenue for the government in India from tax revenue?

aExcise duty✓ Correct
bCustoms duty
cPersonal Income Tax
dCorporate tax

Explanation

At the time of the question, option (a) was the correct answer. As per the Budget Estimates 2026-27, the major sources of the Central Government’s gross tax revenue are—income tax (₹ 14,66,000 crore), Goods and Services Tax (₹ 10,19,020 crore), corporate tax (₹ 12,31,000 crore), central excise duty (₹ 3,88,910 crore) and customs duty (₹ 2,71,200 crore).

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