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Which was the first Indian product to get the geographical indication (GI) tag?
A
Aranmula Kannadi
B
Darjeeling Tea
C
Nagpur Orange
D
Madhubani Paintings
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Geographical indication (GI tag) is a sign to represent products of a particular region. Darjeeling Tea of West Bengal is the first product to get GI tag of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -India, as a member of the World Trade Organization, enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection Act, 1999) in 2003. It is after this in 2004-05 that the Darjeeling tea received the GI tag.

Detailed explanation-3: -In October 2004, Darjeeling Tea was granted GI status and it was holds a place or pride as the first application to be registered in India as GI. The logo shows the word ‘DARJEELING’ and a depiction of an Indian woman holding tea leaves, all in a roundel.

Detailed explanation-4: -Called the Champagne of Teas, Darjeeling Tea was the first product to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in India, in October 2004.

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