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Q. 76
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The following graph indicates the composition of our tax revenue for a period of two decades :

Line graph showing the percentage of gross tax revenue for five tax types from 1990-91 to 2010-11. The Y-axis is 'Per cent of gross tax revenue' (0-45). The X-axis is 'Years' (1990-91, 1995-96, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 (Prov), 2010-11 (BE)).

YearExciseCustomsCorporate taxPersonal income taxService tax
1990-9142351052
1995-9637321552
2003-04362025154
2004-05342028155
2005-06312030156
2006-07282032157
2007-08252034158
2008-09222036159
2009-10 (Prov)2020381510
2010-11 (BE)1820401511

With reference to the above graph, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made?

  1. During the given period, the revenue from Direct Taxes as percentage of gross tax revenue has increased while that of Indirect Taxes decreased.
  2. The trend in the revenue from Excise Duty demonstrates that the growth of manufacturing sector has been negative during the given period.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Kepler. Discussing PYQs. Q.no. 76