GST was implemented on
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
1st July 2017
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was launched at midnight on July 1, 2017, in a historic ceremony at the Central Hall of Parliament. It replaced a complex web of indirect taxes like Excise Duty, VAT, and Service Tax with a "One Nation, One Tax" system.Key Facts About GST Implementation:
Constitutional Amendment: It was introduced via the 101st Amendment Act, 2016.
The "Father" of GST in India: While the concept was proposed much earlier, the implementation is largely attributed to the efforts of the then-Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley.
Structure: GST is a destination-based tax on the consumption of goods and services. It is divided into:
CGST: Collected by the Central Government on intra-state sales.
SGST: Collected by State Governments on intra-state sales.
IGST: Collected by the Center on inter-state sales and imports.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A, C, and D: These dates are incorrect as the tax was already functional by then. July 1st is now officially celebrated annually as GST Day in India to commemorate the 2017 launch.
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