43ʳᵈ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999
Diesel prices were increased recently-
aTo increase the income of the government
bArbitrary decision of the government
cTo fix prices accordingly at the level of international prices, which is a follow-up to the steps taken by the previous government✓ Correct
dNone of these
Explanation
In 1999, the government imposed a cess of ₹1 per litre on diesel for road development, due to which diesel prices rose by ₹1. Again, to align domestic diesel prices with international prices, the government increased the price of diesel by 32 to 34 paise per litre. Since 2014, diesel prices have been determined in line with international market prices.
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