Question

Which of the following is a major source of revenue for the Kerala government?

• A. Revenue from tourism and hospitality.
• B. Taxes on petrol and alcoholic beverages.
• C. Taxes on property and land registration.
• D. Profits from state-owned enterprises.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Taxes on petrol and alcoholic beverages.

• State governments in India, including Kerala, generate a large portion of their own tax revenue from State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) and excise duties on specific goods like alcohol and petroleum products, which are not under the GST regime.