Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

Which is that first Indian state to have completely banned the use of plastic carry bags?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Himachal Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Himachal Pradesh”.
Himachal Pradesh is the first Indian state to have completely banned the use of plastic carry bags.

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