Why does state excise bring Bihar almost no revenue?
- ABihar has prohibited liquor since 2016
- BExcise duty was merged into GST in 2017
- CExcise is paid only by industries outside Bihar
- DThe Centre collects excise for Bihar
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Correct answer: (a) Bihar has prohibited liquor since 2016
Explanation
Bihar has had total prohibition since April 2016, so state excise is close to zero.