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Current Affairs UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

Name the institution which has in its annual report published in Jan 1996 suggested levy of Environment Tax instead of Income Tax.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: World Watch Institute

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “World Watch Institute ”.
The World Watch Institute is a well-known environmental research organization. It's aligned with the concept of advocating for environmental protection and often proposes innovative solutions, such as replacing income tax with an environmental tax.

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