How to determine the Boost version on a system?

Question

Is there a quick way to determine the version of the Boost C++ libraries on a system?

Answer 1

Another way to get current boost version (Linux Ubuntu):

~$ dpkg -s libboost-dev | grep Version
Version: 1.58.0.1ubuntu1

Ref: https://www.osetc.com/en/how-to-install-boost-on-ubuntu-16-04-18-04-linux.html