Ban on Alcohol in states

Q.  Which of the following states/UTs have ban on Alcohol?

1) Andaman and Nicobar
2) Nagaland
3) Lakshadweep
- Published on 12 May 16

a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 2, 3
 
  • Alcohol prohibition in India is in force in the states of Gujarat, Nagaland and parts of Manipur; as well as in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
  • Kerala has been implementing prohibition in a phased manner since 2014.
  • Bihar banned alcohol sale on 1 April 2016.
  • All other Indian states and union territories permit the sale of alcohol.
  • Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Mizoram and Tamil Nadu have previously enforced, but later repealed prohibition.

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