UPSC Economics Globalisation Question Bank World Economy

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          In G20 summit, for which of the following item higher taxes were sought?

    A) Alcohol                         

    B) Tobacco

    C) Sugar                           

    D) Chocolates

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Sugar. International Diabetes Federation urged global leaders to discourage sweet beverages and sugar with a tax and combat epidemics of diabetes and obesity. France, Chile and Mexico has experienced with such taxes. National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad recommends sugar consumption of 20 gram/day for both men and women doing sedentary work, 30/day for men and women doing moderate work while 55/day for men and 45/day for women doing heavy work.


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