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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which state governments on 23 May imposed a 50% ‘Special COVID Fee’ on the maximum retail price of liquor while allowing home delivery of alcohol in the State from 24 May?

A	Karnataka
B	Telangana
C	Odisha
D	Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Kerala, which has the highest per capita liquor consumption in India, and the other southern states - Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka - contribute to 45 per cent of overall liquor sales in the country, according to a CRISIL report.

Detailed explanation-2: -Barring a handful of states like Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka, and West Bengal, home delivery of alcohol is not permitted in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kerala is not a dry state like some states in India. Liquor is not banned in Kerala. There are plenty of Kerala alcohol outlets where beer and wine are served. However, consumption of alcohol and liquor in Kerala is controlled and few days every year are enforced dry days.

Detailed explanation-4: -The alcohol ban in Gujarat has resulted in a loss of tax revenue, well over $2 billion. Gujarat has had a prohibition law since its formulation in 1960, but that hasn’t stopped residents from consuming alcohol. In fact, the high level of consumption is perhaps the state’s worst-kept secret.

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