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Stamp Duty Act, 1899

Test your knowledge on the Stamp Duty Act, 1899, a crucial legislation governing stamp duties in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a chargeable instrument under the Stamp Duty Act, 1899?

  1. Agreement for sale of immovable property
  2. Promissory note
  3. Lease agreement
  4. Cheque
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Stamp Duty Act, 1899?

  1. To regulate the use of stamps on legal documents
  2. To generate revenue for the government
  3. To prevent forgery of legal documents
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following instruments requires a stamp duty of 1% of the consideration amount?

  1. Sale deed
  2. Gift deed
  3. Mortgage deed
  4. Lease agreement
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the consequence of executing an unstamped or insufficiently stamped instrument?

  1. The instrument is void
  2. The instrument is admissible in court but may be subject to penalties
  3. The instrument is valid but may be subject to penalties
  4. None of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of stamp duty?

  1. Ad valorem duty
  2. Fixed duty
  3. Proportional duty
  4. Progressive duty
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum stamp duty that can be charged on an instrument under the Stamp Duty Act, 1899?

  1. 10%
  2. 20%
  3. 30%
  4. 40%
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following instruments is exempt from stamp duty under the Stamp Duty Act, 1899?

  1. Will
  2. Power of attorney
  3. Marriage certificate
  4. Birth certificate
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for affixing a stamp on an instrument?

  1. Within 30 days of execution
  2. Within 60 days of execution
  3. Within 90 days of execution
  4. Within 120 days of execution
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is responsible for paying stamp duty on an instrument?

  1. The person executing the instrument
  2. The person receiving the instrument
  3. Both the person executing and receiving the instrument
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the penalty for executing an unstamped or insufficiently stamped instrument?

  1. Fine
  2. Imprisonment
  3. Both fine and imprisonment
  4. None of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a method of paying stamp duty under the Stamp Duty Act, 1899?

  1. Using adhesive stamps
  2. Using franking machines
  3. Using electronic stamping
  4. Using postal orders
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Stamp Duty Act, 1899?

  1. To regulate the use of stamps on legal documents
  2. To generate revenue for the government
  3. To prevent forgery of legal documents
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following instruments requires a stamp duty of 1% of the consideration amount?

  1. Sale deed
  2. Gift deed
  3. Mortgage deed
  4. Lease agreement
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the consequence of executing an unstamped or insufficiently stamped instrument?

  1. The instrument is void
  2. The instrument is admissible in court but may be subject to penalties
  3. The instrument is valid but may be subject to penalties
  4. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of stamp duty?

  1. Ad valorem duty
  2. Fixed duty
  3. Proportional duty
  4. Progressive duty
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