What is temporary tax levied to obtain additional revenue called?

Correct option is A

• ​A rate refers to a local tax levied on property or other assets, often by municipal bodies, for local infrastructure and services.
  
• A fee is a charge levied by the government or an authority in return for a specific service provided, such as registration fees, tuition fees, or licensing fees.
  
• A surcharge is an additional tax levied on the existing tax amount for a specific purpose, but it is not earmarked for a particular fund. For example, a surcharge on income tax applies to individuals earning above a certain threshold.