APSC CCE 2024 · Question 14 of 178

Which of the following statements describes tariff in the context of international trade?

Economy

AIt is a tax on imports into a country.
BIt is a tax imposed by a country on goods crossing its border.Correct
CIt is a quantitative restriction on traded goods.
DIt is a reciprocal tax.

Answer: B. It is a tax imposed by a country on goods crossing its border.

Explanation

Official key gives (B). Note: (A) is the more standard textbook definition of a tariff; the key's choice of (B) is a possible discrepancy, flagged for review.

Source: APSC CCE Prelims 2024 GS Paper-I, official Series-A paper (DUCN-I-24/43-A), answer from official Series-A key

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