Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Business Environment

Question:

What was the impact of demonetization on cash holdings arising from declared income?

Options:

They were confiscated by the government

They were readily deposited in banks and exchanged for new notes

They were exempted from taxation

They were converted into digital currency

Correct Answer:

They were readily deposited in banks and exchanged for new notes

Explanation:

Demonetisation is viewed as a tax administration measure. Cash holdings arising from declared income was readily deposited in banks and exchanged for new notes. But those with black money had to declare their unaccounted wealth and pay taxes at a penalty rate.