Previous year MCQs

Indian Polity UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following taxes is levied by the Gram Panchayats?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Tax on Local Fairs

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tax on Local Fairs”.
Tax on Local Fairs is levied by the Gram Panchayats.

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