GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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What sort of tax was introduced in 1535, under Henry VIII?
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Window tax
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Beard tax
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Playing card tax
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Soap tax
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A beard tax is one of several taxes introduced throughout history on men who wear beards. In 1535, King Henry VIII of England (who wore a beard himself), introduced a tax on beards. The tax was a graduated tax, varying with the wearer’s social position.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1698, Tsar Peter I of Russia (also known as Peter the Great) introduced a beard tax after he developed anti-beard sentiments following a tour of Western Europe. He was convinced that Russia was behind the times and was inspired to modernise the country economically, both scientifically and sartorially.
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