CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state levied the highest tax on petrol?
A
Rajasthan
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Gujarat
D
Jharkhand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to data from the American Petroleum Institute, Alaska has the lowest total per-gallon gas tax at 33.53 cents per gallon, while California tops the list, with drivers paying a total of 86.55 cents per gallon.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rajasthan is the largest producer of petroleum in India followed by Gujarat and Assam. Rajasthan has a share of about 23.29% in crude oil production in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -He compared it with tax paid on fuel in other countries and tweeted, “Tax on Petrol across the world: USA 20%, Japan 45%, UK 62%, Germany 65%, India 260%. No, It’s not an typo. We pay 260% tax on per litre of petrol, its highest in the world."

Detailed explanation-4: -The West Bengal government levies 17 per cent VAT on diesel and 25 per cent on petrol.

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