Question

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 only 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

(a) Banaras Brocades and Sarees (Logo) has been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status. A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g. a town, region, or country). India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which has come into force from 15 September 2003.