Question 3609
Which state was the first state of India to ratify the GST bill?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam. GST stands for Goods and Services Tax. Assam was the first state to approve the GST bill. Assam ratified the GST bill on 12 th August 2016. Telangana ratified the GST bill on 30 th August 2016. Odisha was the 16 th state to approve the GST bill. GST was passed as the 101 st amendment act. 122 nd Constitution Amendment Bill is related to the GST bill. GST came into force on 1 st July 2017. France is the first country to introduce GST. The different tax slabs under the GST are 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%.
