Q. What is an octroi?
Answer: Tax
Notes: Octroi is a local tax collected by the state government on goods that have been purchased in a city/state for the purpose of personal use and sale. Duty on goods is generally levied after the weight, value and total number of goods. It is imposed on certain goods, such as food items, upon their entry into a city.

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