GST E-Way Bill 4.3: 17 MCQs with answers

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Warm-up · 9 questions

Q1. What is the primary purpose of an E-Way Bill?

Beginner
A To serve as a substitute for a tax invoice
B To provide insurance coverage for goods in transit
C To track the movement of goods and curb tax evasion
D To calculate the GST payable on goods
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C · To track the movement of goods and curb tax evasion

The E-Way Bill enables tracking of goods movement and ensures transparency to curb tax evasion, as stated in the source.

Q2. Under which rule of the CGST Rules, 2017 is the E-Way Bill requirement introduced?

Beginner
A Rule 138
B Rule 136
C Rule 140
D Rule 142
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A · Rule 138

The source explicitly states that the E-Way Bill requirement was introduced under Rule 138 of the CGST Rules, 2017.

Q3. What is the threshold consignment value above which an E-Way Bill becomes mandatory?

Beginner
A Rs. 1,00,000
B Rs. 75,000
C Rs. 50,000
D Rs. 25,000
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C · Rs. 50,000

The source states that an E-Way Bill is mandatory when the value of goods exceeds Rs. 50,000.

Q4. Who is responsible for generating the E-Way Bill when a registered supplier sends goods to a registered buyer?

Beginner
A The supplier (consignor)
B The GST officer
C The transporter
D The buyer (consignee)
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A · The supplier (consignor)

According to the summary table, when a registered supplier sends goods, the supplier (consignor) must generate the E-Way Bill.

Q5. What is the validity of an E-Way Bill for standard goods traveling up to 200 km?

Beginner
A 2 days
B 0.5 day
C 3 days
D 1 day
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D · 1 day

The source states that for distance up to 200 km, the E-Way Bill is valid for 1 day.

Q6. What is the format of the E-Way Bill Number (EBN) generated after successful submission?

Beginner
A 12-digit number
B 10-digit number
C 15-digit number
D 16-digit number
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A · 12-digit number

The source states that a 12-digit EBN is generated.

Q7. Which of the following goods is exempted from the requirement of an E-Way Bill?

Beginner
A Electronic goods
B Handicraft goods
C Fresh fruits and vegetables
D Turmeric powder
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C · Fresh fruits and vegetables

The source lists exempted goods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and milk.

Q8. What must a transporter carry during the movement of goods?

Beginner
A A copy of the GST registration certificate
B Either a physical printout or an electronic version of the E-Way Bill
C Only a physical printout of the E-Way Bill
D Only the E-Way Bill Number (EBN) written on the invoice
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B · Either a physical printout or an electronic version of the E-Way Bill

The source states that the transporter must carry either a physical printout or an electronic version of the E-Way Bill.

Q9. An E-Way Bill is mandatory for all goods regardless of their value.

Beginner
A True
B False
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B · False

The source states that an E-Way Bill is mandatory only when the consignment value exceeds Rs. 50,000, with some exceptions.

Building up · 8 questions

Q10. In which scenario is the transporter required to generate the E-Way Bill?

Intermediate
A When the supplier is unregistered
B When the goods are exempted from E-Way Bill
C When neither the consignor nor the consignee generates it
D When the consignment value is below Rs. 50,000
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C · When neither the consignor nor the consignee generates it

The source states that transporters must generate the E-Way Bill in cases where neither the consignor nor the consignee generates it.

Q11. For Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC), what is the validity for a distance of 40 km?

Intermediate
A 1 day
B 4 days
C 3 days
D 2 days
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D · 2 days

For ODC, validity is 1 day for up to 20 km and 1 extra day for every additional 20 km or part thereof. For 40 km, it is 1 day (first 20 km) + 1 day (next 20 km) = 2 days.

Q12. Which of the following is NOT a required detail in Part A of the E-Way Bill form?

Intermediate
A GSTIN of recipient
B HSN code
C Vehicle number
D Invoice number and date
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C · Vehicle number

Part A includes details of goods and transaction such as GSTIN of recipient, invoice number, HSN code, etc. Vehicle number is part of Part B (transport details).

Q13. If goods are transported by rail, what document number must be entered in Part B?

Intermediate
A Bill of Lading number
B Vehicle registration number
C Railway Receipt (RR) number
D Airway Bill (AWB) number
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C · Railway Receipt (RR) number

For transport by rail, the Railway Receipt (RR) number is to be entered in Part B.

Q14. What happens if Part B of the E-Way Bill is not completed?

Intermediate
A The transporter can generate a new E-Way Bill
B The E-Way Bill is still valid for 24 hours
C The E-Way Bill is automatically cancelled
D The E-Way Bill is not valid for transit
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D · The E-Way Bill is not valid for transit

The source states that until both parts are completed, the E-Way Bill is not valid for transit.

Q15. For an unregistered supplier sending goods to a registered recipient, who can generate the E-Way Bill?

Intermediate
A Only the transporter
B Only the recipient
C Only the supplier
D Either the supplier or the recipient
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D · Either the supplier or the recipient

The source states that for unregistered supplier to registered recipient, either the supplier or the recipient (as applicable) must generate the E-Way Bill.

Q16. What is the validity period for an E-Way Bill for a distance of 370 km for standard goods?

Intermediate
A 4 days
B 3 days
C 1 day
D 2 days
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D · 2 days

For standard goods, validity is 1 day for up to 200 km and 1 extra day for every additional 200 km or part thereof. For 370 km, it is 1 day (first 200 km) + 1 day (next 170 km) = 2 days.

Q17. For Over Dimensional Cargo, the validity of an E-Way Bill is 1 day for up to 20 km and 1 extra day for every additional 20 km or part thereof.

Intermediate
A True
B False
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A · True

The source explicitly states this special rule for ODC.

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