alleryStart learning →What is the stated main purpose of the PAN?
ATo fix the slab rates
BTo audit company accounts
CTo collect customs duty
DTo give a universal ID
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. To give a universal ID
PAN gives universal identification to financial transactions, which helps track money flows and curb tax evasion.
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