The Government of India has announced big changes in the GST system during the 56th GST Council Meeting held in September 2025. These reforms include fewer tax slabs, cheaper daily-use items, and lower taxes on healthcare and farming products. At the same time, luxury and sin goods now have a higher tax rate. This GK quiz will help you test your knowledge of these important reforms.
This GK Quiz on New GST Reforms 2025 will help you learn about the major tax changes announced in the 56th GST Council meeting. It covers new GST rates, cheaper daily items, costlier goods, and other key points useful for exams and general awareness.
Q1. When was the 56th GST Council meeting held?
a) 1st–2nd September 2025
b) 3rd–4th September 2025
c) 5th–6th September 2025
d) 10th–11th September 2025
S1. Ans. (b)
Q2. What was the most significant reform announced in this meeting?
a) Increase in GST cess
b) Reduction of GST slabs from 4 to 2
c) New e-way bill rules
d) Ban on luxury imports
S2. Ans. (b)
Q3. What are the two main GST slabs after the reform?
a) 0% and 28%
b) 10% and 20%
c) 12% and 18%
d) 5% and 18%
S3. Ans. (d)
Q4. Which special slab has been created for sin and luxury goods?
a) 25%
b) 28%
c) 35%
d) 40%
S4. Ans. (d)
Q5. What was the effective date of the new GST reforms?
a) September 15, 2025
b) September 22, 2025
c) October 1, 2025
d) January 1, 2026
S5. Ans. (b)
Q6. How many life-saving drugs were exempted from GST?
a) 15
b) 25
c) 33
d) 50
S6. Ans. (c)
Q7. What is the new GST rate for small cars and motorcycles up to 350cc?
a) 28%
b) 18%
c) 12%
d) 5%
S7. Ans. (b)
Q8. What percentage of provisional refunds will businesses get under the new system?
a) 50%
b) 70%
c) 90%
d) 100%
S8. Ans. (c)
Q9. The GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) will be operational for commencing hearing by _________.
a) End of 2024
b) End of 2025
c) June 2026
d) March 2027
S9. Ans. (b)
Q10. Which slabs were abolished in the new structure?
a) 12% and 28%
b) 5% and 12%
c) 18% and 28%
d) 5% and 28%
S10. Ans. (a)
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