Multiple choice

In an important judgement, the Supreme Court had said that imposing a ban on ______ falls under the power of Central Government and not the State Government

  1. gutkha

  2. country-made liquor

  3. bidi

  4. none of these

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Explanation

The Supreme Court ruled that banning gutkha falls under the Central Government's power, not State Governments. This 2004 judgement clarified that gutkha (containing tobacco) falls under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, which is central legislation. The court specifically addressed the constitutional division of powers regarding tobacco regulation.