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Question : Which state in India introduced the fat tax on junk food?

Option 1: Rajasthan

Option 2: Kerala

Option 3: Andhra Pradesh

Option 4: Bihar


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Correct Answer: Kerala


Solution : The correct option is Kerala .

Kerala was the first state in India to introduce a fat tax on junk food. This tax was proposed in 2016 as a part of the Kerala State Budget. The tax was levied on foods with high fat and sugar content, including fast food items like burgers, pizzas and sugary beverages. The 14.5% fat tax was enacted to curb the rising addiction to processed foods.

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