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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2014
Federalism & State Governments
Question No. 256Interactive Test Mode
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Q256. The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a:

The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Tax imposed and collected by the State Government.

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Under the pre-GST regime, sales tax / VAT on intrastate sales of consumer goods (like toothpaste) was levied (imposed) and collected by the respective State Government under Entry 54 of the State List.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q256)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Federalism & State Governments
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Tax imposed and collected by the State Government.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2014 Q256

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 256 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Polity (Federalism & State Governments) question is Option (D): "Tax imposed and collected by the State Government.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2014 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Federalism & State Governments". You can explore all repeated questions from Federalism & State Governments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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