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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has recently issued orders to limit the retail price of bottled drinking water?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Karnataka
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Kerala
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which state has recently issued orders to limit the retail price of bottled drinking water? Notes: The state government of Kerala has issued an order to cap the retail price of bottled drinking water at Rs 13 per litre against the present price of Rs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kerala High Court has stayed the order from the state government that reduced the price of packaged drinking water from Rs 20 to Rs 13. By Rickson Oommen: The Kerala High Court has stayed the state government order reducing the maximum retail price (MRP) of packaged drinking water from Rs 20 to Rs 13.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bisleri Mineral Water 250 ml Carton: Buy online Bisleri mineral water at best price on BigBasket.com of Rs 144-bigbasket.

Detailed explanation-4: -THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Bottled drinking water in Kerala will henceforth cost Rs 13 a litre with the Left government deciding to bring packaged water under the ambit of the Essential Commodities Act with a view to regulate its price. One litre of bottled water presently costs Rs 20 in the state.

Detailed explanation-5: -On average, a 20-ounce bottle of water costs approximately $1.50.

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