Question

Ordinary food items, such as grain,pulses,oil are used by all .Then why is it said that imposing tax on them will have a greater effect on the poor?

Answer 1

Sir... poor people find it difficult to meet their basically requirement.. do if the government imposes tax on something that should be provided to them for free.. then how will they survive. They won't be able to meet their requirements such as clothing, shelter etc.

Answer 2

Answer:Poor are the people who are cannot afford the essential requirements of their life due to lack of income. When their is an imposition of tax on the ordinary food items, it will make the food items very costly. This increase will adversely affect the lives of poor people.