UPSC Prelims 2015 – Question 99

99.Which of the following has/have been accorded
‘Geographical Indication’ status?

1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees
2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
3. Tirupathi Laddu
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   a) 1 only
   b) 2 and 3 only
   c) 1 and 3 only
   d) 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only. 

• In 2009, the elaborate silk and gold thread motifs of the Banaras sarees and brocades earned them geographical indicator (GI) recognition. 
• Banaras Brocade Sarees are constructed of intricately woven silk and embellished with complex motifs using zari. 
• 2014 saw the awarding of the GI tag to Tirupathi Laddu. Hence, Option 3 is correct. 
• India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), adopted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999 which has come into existence with effect from 15th September 2003. 
• In 2004, Darjeeling Tea became the first product from India to bear the geographical indicator label. 
• A geographical indicator is a designation that is awarded to the items that have a defined geographical origin and possess attributes or a reputation that is due to that origin.

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