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Geographical Indications (GI) Tags in India 2021
Geographical Indications or GI Tags are an important component of intellectual property rights (IPRs) that makes sure to give a specific tag to a certain product based on their geographical features. GI tags are given to make sure the products are not used by anyone or any other region illegally. It gives a specific right of isolation to a specific product. Check out the complete list of GI Tags given to the products to date provided in this post.
What are GI Tags in India?
A GI or Geographical Indication tag is a sign or name given to certain products belonging to a specific geographical origin and possesses origin-based qualities and reputation in the region. GI tag represents that the product belongs to the specific area or region and contains the cultural heritage of the specific region. The tags are given to foodstuffs, handicrafts, wine and spirit drinks, industrial products, and agricultural products. The first product to be accorded with GI tag in India was Darjeeling tea in the year 2004-05.
List of geographical indications (GI) Tags in India
The GI tags are provided as per the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act,1999. GI tags are issued by the Geographical Indication Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Benefits of GI Tags:
The List Of Geographical Indication Tags in India have following benefits. They are,
- Legal protection to the products.
- Prevents unauthorized use of GI tag products.
- It helps consumers to get quality products of desired traits and is assured of authenticity.
- Promotes the economic prosperity of producers of GI tag goods by enhancing their demand in national and international markets.
Significance of GI Tag in India:
The geographical indication tag in India has more significances. The main significance is the prohibition of usage for the third party. You will know the complete GI tag list 2019-20 in India, here.
GI Tags for Rural Development Role
GI tags are only available for the products manufactured by the rural communities. Also they should have gained a greater importance in the markets for their fine quality. The list of geographical indication tags in India are also attained these qualities. Some of the rural development impacts of GI tags are,
- The GI product will have increased and stabilized prices.
- Boost of tourism in those areas.
- Traditional value is increased and preserved.
- Preservation of basic natural resources that are necessary for the product.
- The product earns a good reputation value and supply chain will develop at various levels.
In this article you can know the GI tag list state wise in India.
GI tag Protection
The tag list of geographical indications in India are protected in certain ways. For the GI tag Protection there are 3 different ways. They are,
- Collective or certification marks.
- Sui generis systems or special regimes of protection.
- Techniques on business practices and administrative product approval schemes.
Most Important Latest GI Tag in NEWS 2021
| Gucchi Mushroom | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Sohrai and Kohbar Art | Jharkhand |
| Khola chili | Goa |
| Chak-Hao, Black rice | Manipur |
| Gorakhpur terracotta | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai | Tamil Nadu |
| Kashmir saffron | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Thanjavur Netti and Arumbavur Wood carving | Tamil Nadu |
| Sohrai Khovar Painting | Jharkhand |
| Telia Rumal | Telangana |
| Shahi Lichi & Zardalu Mango | Bihar |
| Moira bananas, Harmal Chillies, Khaje | Goa |
| Dalle Khursani | Sikkim |
Complete List of Geographical Indications (GI) Tags in India
| Geographical indication | Type | State/UT |
| Darjeeling Tea (word and logo) | Agricultural | West Bengal |
| Aranmula Kannadi | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Pochampalli Ikat | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Salem Fabric | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Chanderi Sarees | Handicraft | Madhya Pradesh |
| Solapur Chaddar | Handicraft | Maharashtra |
| Pochampally Ikat | Textile | Telangana |
| Salem Fabric | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Payyannur Pavithra Ring | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Chanderi Sarees | Handicraft | Madhya Pradesh |
| Kotpad Handloom fabric | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Mysore Silk | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Kota Doria | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Mysore Agarbathi | Manufactured | Karnataka |
| Navara Rice | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Mysore Agarbathi (Logo) | Manufactured | Karnataka |
| Kullu Shawl | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
| Bidriware | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Madurai Sungudi | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Orissa Ikat | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Channapatna Toys & Dolls | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Mysore Rosewood Inlay | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Kangra Tea | Agricultural | Himachal Pradesh |
| Coimbatore Wet Grinder | Manufactured | Tamil Nadu |
| Phulkari | Handicraft | Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan |
| Srikalahasthi Kalamkari | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Palakkadan Matta Rice | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Kondapalli Bommallu | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Kashmir Pashmina | Handicraft | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Thanjavur Paintings | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Kashmir Sozani Craft | Handicraft | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Malabar Pepper, merged With Application No. 56 | Agricultural | Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu |
| Allahabad Surkha Guava | Agricultural | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kani Shawl | Handicraft | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Nakshi Kantha | Handicraft | West Bengal |
| Silver Filigree of Karimnagar | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Alleppey Coir | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Muga Silk of Assam | Handicraft | Assam |
| Muga Silk of Assam (Logo) | Handicraft | Assam |
| Brass Broidered Coconut shell crafts of Kerala | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Screw Pine Crafts of Kerala | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Maddalam of Palakkad | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Alleppey Green Cardamom | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Wayanad Robusta coffee | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Chengalikodan Nendran Banana | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Mysore Sandalwood Oil | Manufactured | Karnataka |
| Mysore Sandal soap | Manufactured | Karnataka |
| Kasuti Embroidery | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Mysore Traditional Paintings | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Coorg Orange | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Mysore Betel leaf | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Ganjifa cards of Mysore | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Navalgund durries | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Karnataka Bronze Ware | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Nanjanagud Banana | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Blue Pottery of Jaipur | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Molela Clay Work | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Kathputlis of Rajasthan | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Mysore Malligae | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Udupi Malligae | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Hadagali Malligae | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Ilkal Sarees | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Molakalmuru Sarees | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Coorg Green Cardamom | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Devanahalli Pomello | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Appemidi Mango | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Kamalapur Red Banana | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Sandur Lambani Embroidery | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Guledgudd Khana | Textile | Karnataka |
| Bangalore Blue Grapes | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Bababudangiri arabica coffee | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Karnataka Bronzeware (Logo) | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Ganjifa Cards of Mysore (Logo) | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Coorg arabica coffee | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Chikmagalur Arabica coffee | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Navalgund Durries (Logo) | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Sirsi Supari | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Kolhapuri Chappal | Footwear | Maharashtra, Karnataka |
| Bangalore Rose Onion | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Udupi Saree | Textile | Karnataka |
| Kinhal Toys | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Chamba Rumal | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
| Dharwad Pedha | Foodstuff | Karnataka |
| Pokkali Rice | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Bastar Iron Craft | Handicraft | Chhattisgarh |
| Bastar Dhokra | Handicraft | Chhattisgarh |
| Bastar Wooden Craft | Handicraft | Chhattisgarh |
| Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Pipli Applique Work | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Konark Stone Carving | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Orissa Pattachitra | Textile | Odisha |
| Budithi Bell & Brass Metal Craft | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Machilipatnam Kalamkari | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Nirmal Toys and Crafts | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Arani Silk | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Salem Silk | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| East India Leather | Manufactured | Tamil Nadu |
| Virupakshi Hill Banana | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
| Thanjavur Art Plate | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Swamimalai Bronze Icons | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Kancheepuram Silk | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Bhavani Jamakkalam | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Sirumalai Hill Banana | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
| Thanjavur Doll | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Pattamadai Pai (Pattamadai Mats) | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (Nachiarkoil Lamp) | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Thanjavur Art Plate (Logo) | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Swamimalai Bronze Icons (Logo) | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Nilgiri (Orthodox) | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
| Nilgiri (Orthodox) Logo, now merged with Application No. 116 | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
| Madurai Malli | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
| Leather Toys of Indore | Handicraft | Madhya Pradesh |
| Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh | Handicraft | Madhya Pradesh |
| Banaras Brocades and Sarees | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sankheda Furniture | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Agates of Cambay | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Kutch Embroidery | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Jamnagari Bandhani | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Nirmal Furniture | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Nirmal Paintings | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Pipli Applique Craft, now merged with Application No.86 – Pipli Applique Work | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Naga Mircha | Agricultural | Nagaland |
| Eathomozhy Tall Coconut | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
| Laxman Bhog Mango | Agricultural | West Bengal |
| Khirsapati (Himsagar) Mango | Agricultural | West Bengal |
| Fazli Mango grown in the district of Malda | Agricultural | West Bengal |
| Baluchari Saree | Handicraft | West Bengal |
| Santiniketan Leather Goods | Handicraft | West Bengal |
| Santipur Saree | Handicraft | West Bengal |
| Assam (Orthodox) Logo | Agricultural | Assam |
| Assam (Orthodox) Logo, now merged with GI Application No. 115 | Agricultural | Assam |
| Lucknow Chikan Craft | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Feni | Manufactured | Goa |
| Tirupati Laddu | Foodstuff | Andhra Pradesh |
| Uppada Jamdani Sarees | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Durgi Stone Carvings | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Etikoppaka Toys | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Araku valley Arabica coffee | Agricultural | Andhra Pradesh |
| Nashik Valley Wine | Manufactured | Maharashtra |
| Tangaliya Shawl | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Puneri Pagadi | Handicraft | Maharashtra |
| Bydagi Chilli | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Vazhakkulam Pineapple | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Toda Embroidery | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Khandua Saree and Fabrics | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Gadwal Sarees | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Vazhakkulam Pineapple, now merged With Application No. 130 | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Bikaneri Bhujia | Foodstuff | Rajasthan |
| Guntur Sannam Chilli | Agricultural | Andhra Pradesh |
| Cannanore Home Furnishings | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Basmati | Agricultural | India |
| Sanganeri Hand Block Print | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Hand made Carpet of Bhadohi – Mirzapur Region of UP | Handmade Carpets | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kinnauri Shawl | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
| Paithani Saree & Fabrics | Handicraft | Maharashtra |
| Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Firozabad Glass (Word Mark) | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Firozabad Glass (Logo Mark), now merged With Application No. 155 | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kannauj Perfume (Word Mark) | Manufactured | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kannauj Perfume (Logo Mark), now merged With Application No. 157 | Manufactured | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kanpur Saddlery (Word Mark) | Manufactured | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kanpur Saddlery (Logo Mark), now merged With Application No. 159 | Manufactured | Uttar Pradesh |
| Moradabad Metal Craft (Word Mark) | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Varanasi Glass Beads | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Khurja Pottery | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Moradabad Metal Craft (Logo Mark), now merged With Application No. 161 | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Agra Durrie | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Farukkhabad Cotton Print | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Lucknow Zardozi | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mango Malihabadi Dusseheri | Agricultural | Uttar Pradesh |
| Banaras Brocades and Sarees (Logo) | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Benaras Metal Repouse Craft | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Varanasi Wooden Lacquer Ware & Toys | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mirzapur Handmade Dari | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Nizamabad black clay pottery | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Central Travancore Jaggery | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Nashik Grapes | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Kasaragod Sarees | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Surat Zari Craft | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Champa Silk Saree and Fabrics | Handicraft | Chhattisgarh |
| Kachchh Shawls | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Dhaniakhali Saree | Handicraft | West Bengal |
| Kuthampully Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Kashmir Paper Machie | Handicraft | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving | Handicraft | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Kashmiri Hand Knotted Carpet | Handicraft | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Bagru Hand Block Print | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Saharanpur Wood Craft (Word Mark with Logo) | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gir Kesar Mango | Agricultural | Gujarat |
| Siddipet Gollabama | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Venkatagiri Sarees | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Cheriyal Paintings | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Kota Doria (Logo) | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Bhalia Wheat | Agricultural | Gujarat |
| Hyderabad Haleem | Food Stuff | Telangana |
| Pembarthi Metal Craft | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Maheshwar Sarees & Fabric | Natural Goods | MADHYA PRADESH |
| Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Udupi Mattu Gulla Brinjal | Agricultural | Karnataka |
| Chettinad Kottan | Food Stuff | Tamil Nadu |
| Villianur Terracotta Works | Handicraft | Puducherry |
| Thirukannur Papier Mache Craft | Handicraft | Puducherry |
| Bobbili Veena | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Khatamband | Handicraft | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Kalanamak Rice | Agricultural | Uttar Pradesh |
| Thanjavur Veenai (Tanjore Veena) | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Narayanpet Handloom Sarees | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Paavadais | Textile | Andhra Pradesh |
| Bomkai Saree & Fabrics | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Berhampur Phoda Kumbha Saree & Joda | Textile | Odisha |
| Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Ganjam Kewda Rooh | Agricultural | Odisha |
| Ganjam Kewda Flower | Agricultural | Odisha |
| Patola Sari | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Banaganapalle Mangoes | Agricultural | Andhra Pradesh |
| Kaipad Rice | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Thewa Art Work (Gold Work on Glass) | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Shaphee Lanphee | Textile | Manipur |
| Wangkhei Phee | Textile | Manipur |
| Moirang Phee | Textile | Manipur |
| Naga Tree Tomato | Agricultural | Nagaland |
| Arunachal Orange | Agricultural | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Sikkim Large Cardamom | Agricultural | Sikkim |
| Mizo Chilli | Agricultural | Mizoram |
| Kangra Paintings | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
| Jaynagarer Moa | Foodstuff | West Bengal |
| Kullu Shawl (Logo) | Textile | Himachal Pradesh |
| Muga Silk of Assam (Logo – connected with GI-55) | Handicraft | Assam |
| Nagpur Orange | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Orissa Pattachitra (Logo) | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Bastar Dhokra (Logo) | Handicraft | Chhattisgarh |
| Bell Metal ware of Datia and Tikamgarh (Logo) | Handicraft | Odisha |
| Meerut Scissors | Manufactured | Uttar Pradesh |
| Karvath Kati Sarees & Fabrics | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Leather Toys of Indore (Logo) | Handicraft | Madhya Pradesh |
| Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh | Handicraft | Madhya Pradesh |
| Kuthampully Dhoties & Set Mundu | Clothing | Kerala |
| Srivilliputtur Palkova | Food Stuff | Tamil Nadu |
| Makrana Marble | Natural | Rajasthan |
| Kangra Painting (Merged with Application No.381) | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
| Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Bandar Laddu | Food Stuff | Andhra Pradesh |
| Ratlami Sev | Foodstuff | Madhya Pradesh |
| Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger | Agricultural | Assam |
| Tripura Queen Pineapple | Agricultural | Tripura |
| Memong Narang | Agricultural | Meghalaya |
| Tezpur Litchi | Agricultural | Assam |
| Joha Rice of Assam | Agricultural | Assam |
| Khasi Mandarin | Agricultural | Meghalaya |
| Kachai Lemon | Agricultural | Manipur |
| Ajara Ghansal Rice | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Waigaon Turmeric | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Mangalwedha Jowar] | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Bhiwapur Chilli | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri Kokum | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Waghya Ghevada | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Warli Painting | Handicraft | Maharashtra |
| Kolhapur Jaggery | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Navapur Tur Dal | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Ambemohar Rice | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Vengurla Cashew | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Sangli Raisins | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Lasalgaon Onion | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Beed Custard Apple | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Jalna Sweet Orange | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Solapur Chaddar | Handicraft | Maharashtra |
| Solapur Terry Towel | Handicraft | Maharashtra |
| Jalgaon Banana | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Paithan’s Paithani, now merged with GI Application No. 150 | Handicraft | Maharashtra |
| Mahabaleshwar Strawberry | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Marathwada Kesar Mango | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Purandar Fig | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Jalgaon Bharit Brinjal | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Solapur Pomegranate | Agricultural | Maharashtra |
| Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh (Logo) | Handicraft | Madhya Pradesh |
| Sankheda Furniture (Logo) | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Agates of Cambay (Logo) | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Kutch Embroidery (Logo) | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Palakkad Maddalam Kerala (Logo) | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Crafts of Kerala (Logo) | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Screw Pine Craft of Kerala (Logo) | Handicraft | Kerala |
| Uttarakhand Tejpat | Spice | Uttarakhand |
| Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery | Handicraft | Andhra Pradesh |
| Bardhaman Sitabhog | Food Stuff | West Bengal |
| Bardhaman Mihidana | Foodstuff | West Bengal |
| Banglar Rasogolla | Food Stuff | West Bengal |
| Tulaipanji Rice | Agricultural | West Bengal |
| Gobindabhog Rice | Agricultural | West Bengal |
| Mysore Silk (Logo) | Handicraft | Karnataka |
| Molela Clay Work of Rajasthan (Logo) | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Blue Pottery of Jaipur (Logo) | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Kathputlis of Rajasthan (Logo) | Handicraft | Rajasthan |
| Chakhesang Shawls | Textile | Nagaland |
| Pochampally Ikat (Logo) | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Nilambur Teak | Forest Produce | Kerala |
| Kandhamal Haladi | Spice | Odisha |
| Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat | Food stuff | Madhya Pradesh |
| Adilabad Dokra | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Warangal Durries | Handicraft | Telangana |
| Erode Turmeric | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
| Marayoor jaggery | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar | Handicraft | Bihar |
| Bhagalpur Silks | Handicraft | Bihar |
| Sikki Grass Products of Bihar | Handicraft | Bihar |
| Shahi Litchi | Agricultural | Bihar |
| Katarni Rice | Agricultural | Bihar |
| Jardalu Mango | Agricultural | Bihar |
| Magahi Paan (Betel) | Agricultural | Bihar |
GK Questions Based on Geographical indications (GI) Tags in India
- Which was the first Indian product to get the geographical indication tag?
(a).Aranmula Kannadi
(b).Darjeeling Tea
(c).Katarni Rice
(d).Madhubani Paintings
Answer:- b
Explanation:- Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get the geographical indication tag in 2004.
- How many products got GI tags till now?
(a) 361
(b) 729
(c) 624
(d) None of the above
Answer:- a
Explanation:- Till date 361 products have been issued GI tag. The latest recipient of the GI tag is Kashmir saffron.
- Geographical Indication (GI) tag is given as per the ……….
(a) Indian Copyright Act, 1957
(b) New Design Act, 2000
(c) Patent Act, 1970
(d) Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act,1999
Answer:- d
Explanation:- Geographical Indication (GI) tag is given as per the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. It is an act of the Parliament of India for the protection of geographical indications in India. It came into force since 2003.
- Who issues GI tag in India?
(a) Geographical Indication Registry
(b) The patent authority of India
(c) World Trade Organisation
(d) Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India
Answer:-a
Explanation:- This tag is given by the Geographical Indication Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Which of the following is not matched correctly?
(a) Chak-Hao (Black Rice): Manipur
(b) Bandar Laddu: Andhra Pradesh
(c) Aranmula Kannadi: Andhra Pradesh
(d) Bardhaman Sitabhog: West Bengal
Answer:- c
Explanation:- The second GI tag in India was given to Aranmula Kannadi (Handicraft) which is a mirror and made in Kerala.
- Which of the following is matched correctly?
(a) Tezpur Litchi: Nagaland
(b) Patan Patola: Gujarat
(c) Bhalia Wheat: West Bengal
(d) Bomkai Saree & Fabrics: Andhra Pradesh
Answer:-b
Explanation:- Patola is a double ikat woven sari, made in Patan, Gujarat. Patola Sarees are very expensive because these Sarees are worn only by those belonging to royal and aristocratic families during the Monarchy regime in India.
- Which of the following is the benefit of getting GI Tag?
i. It helps consumers to get quality products of desired traits.
ii. Legal protection to the products
iii. Promotes the economic prosperity of the producers of GI tagged goods
(a) Only i,ii
(b) Only ii,iii
(c) Only ii
(d) All i,ii,iii
Answer:- d
Explanation:- GI tagged products ensure good quality to the customers. The producers of these goods also earn good income with legal protection to the products.
- Pokkali is a unique saline tolerant rice variety that is cultivated in which of the following state?
(a)Andhra Pradesh
(b)Odisha
(c)Kerala
(d)Karnataka
Answer:- c
Explanation:- Pokkali is a unique saline tolerant rice variety that is cultivated in the water-logged coastal regions in Thrissur, Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts of Kerala.
- In which Indian state ‘Feni’ spirit produced exclusively?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Goa
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Uttrakhand
Answer:-b
Explanation:- Feni (also spelled fenim, or Fenno or fenny) is a spirit produced exclusively in Goa and other southern Indian states. - What is the time limit of the GI tag?
(a) 10 years
(b) 20 years
(c) 50 years
(d) For an unlimited time
Answer:- a
Explanation:- A GI is registered for an initial period of ten years, which must be renewed after 10 years.
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