E-Way Bills under GST: Need, Provisions, and Generation
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Q1. What was the primary reason for introducing the E-Way Bill system under GST?
BeginnerC · To ensure quick and easy movement of goods by abolishing check posts
The E-Way Bill system was introduced to replace the cumbersome check post system and facilitate seamless movement of goods across India.
Q2. What is the minimum value of goods for which an E-Way Bill is required for movement?
BeginnerD · Rs. 50,000
An E-Way Bill is mandatory for movement of goods exceeding Rs. 50,000 in value.
Q3. What is the validity period of an E-Way Bill for regular goods covering a distance of less than 200 km?
BeginnerB · 1 day
For regular goods, the E-Way Bill is valid for one day for distances up to 200 km.
Q4. Within what time frame can an E-Way Bill be cancelled after generation?
BeginnerC · 24 hours
An E-Way Bill can be cancelled electronically within 24 hours of generation.
Q5. Which of the following is a pre-requisite for generating an E-Way Bill?
BeginnerB · The person must be registered on the GST portal
The person generating the E-Way Bill must be a registered person on the GST portal and register on the E-Way Bill portal using their GSTIN.
Q6. What is the name of the form used for generating an E-Way Bill?
BeginnerD · GST EWB-01
E-Way Bill is generated electronically in Form GST EWB-01 on the common portal.
Q7. An E-Way Bill is required for the movement of goods only when the value exceeds Rs. 50,000.
BeginnerA · True
The E-Way Bill is mandatory for goods movement when the value exceeds Rs. 50,000.
Q8. Which part of Form GST EWB-01 contains details of the vehicle number?
IntermediateD · Part B
Part B of Form GST EWB-01 includes transport details such as vehicle number, mode of transport, and transporter ID.
Q9. Who is required to generate the E-Way Bill if goods are supplied by an unregistered supplier to a registered recipient?
IntermediateA · The recipient
If the supplier is unregistered and the recipient is registered and known at the time of movement, the recipient must generate the E-Way Bill.
Q10. For over dimensional cargo, what is the validity of an E-Way Bill for a distance of less than 20 km?
IntermediateD · 1 day
For over dimensional cargo, the E-Way Bill is valid for one day for distances up to 20 km.
Q11. What is the format of TRANSIN?
IntermediateA · 15-digit unique number
TRANSIN is a 15-digit unique identification number assigned to unregistered transporters.
Q12. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the E-Way Bill system for businesses?
IntermediateC · Increased manual paperwork
The E-Way Bill system eliminates manual paperwork, so increased manual paperwork is not a benefit.
Q13. Which of the following details is NOT included in Part A of Form GST EWB-01?
IntermediateA · Vehicle number
Vehicle number is part of Part B, which contains transport details, while Part A contains details of the consignment.
Q14. Who must generate the E-Way Bill if neither the supplier nor the recipient is registered and goods are handed over to a transporter?
IntermediateB · The transporter
If both supplier and recipient are unregistered, the transporter is responsible for generating the E-Way Bill.
Q15. What is the validity period of an E-Way Bill for regular goods covering a distance of 400 km?
IntermediateB · 2 days
For regular goods, the validity is one day for up to 200 km and an additional day for every additional 200 km or part thereof. For 400 km, it is 2 days.
Q16. TRANSIN is a 15-digit unique number assigned to registered transporters under GST.
IntermediateB · False
TRANSIN is assigned to unregistered transporters, not registered ones.
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