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Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, alcohol regulations vary from state to state, spanning the entire range from prohibition to private sale. Currently, there are five states (Bihar, Gujarat, Lakshadweep, Nagaland, and Mizoram) with total prohibition and some more with partial prohibition.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Lakshadweep: Lakshadweep is the only Union Territory in India to ban the sale and consumption of alcohol. Except for the island of Bangaram, which is an inhabited island but has a bar.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.