Q12 · UPSC current affairs · 13 September 2026 · PIB · BOCW Act Welfare Boards Construction Workers

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Under the BOCW Welfare Cess Act, what is the typical range of the tax collected on construction costs to fund worker welfare schemes?

A 0.1% to 0.5%
B 1% to 2%
C 5% to 10%
D 12% to 18%

Correct answer: (b) 1% to 2%

Explanation

Option B is correct because the BOCW Welfare Cess Act mandates a 1% to 2% tax collected on construction costs to fund welfare schemes. The other percentages do not match the statutory provisions mentioned in the notes.

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