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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following state has passed a law proposing tough action against those who illegally make, sell or transport alcohol in the dry state.
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Bihar
C
Uttarakhand
D
Gujarat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Currently, there are five states (Bihar, Gujarat, Lakshadweep, Nagaland, and Mizoram) with total prohibition and some more with partial prohibition.

Detailed explanation-2: -In India, consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the states of Bihar, Gujarat, Nagaland, and Mizoram, as well as the union territory of Lakshadweep. There is partial ban on alcohol in some districts of Manipur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alcohol prohibition in India is in force in the states of Bihar, Gujarat, Mizoram, and Nagaland. All other Indian states and union territories permit the sale of alcohol.

Detailed explanation-4: -In India, according to the National Family Health Survey-5 2019-21, released in 2022, Arunachal Pradesh has the highest proportion of women (24%) and men (53%) who drink alcohol. On the other hand, alcohol is prohibited in a few states such as Bihar, Gujarat, Mizoram, Nagaland etc.

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