99.Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
Banaras Brocades and Sarees
Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
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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