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17) Which of the following variety of Turmeric gets the Geographical indication (GI) tag from Intellectual Property India?
A
Kandhamal Haldi
B
Alleppey
C
Rajapore
D
Sangli turmeric
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kandhamal Haldi, a variety of turmeric indigenous to southern Odisha, has earned the Geographical indication (GI) tag from Intellectual Property India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Erode Turmeric has finally received GI tag from the Geographical Indication Registry after a long and cumbersome process which lasted for about 8 years. Erode is the city in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of possible Indian Geographical Indications are Basmati Rice, Alphanso Mango, Nagpur Orange, Kolhapuri Chappal, Bikaneri Bhujia, Agra Petha, Paithani and Banaras Saree, Feni (Liquor from Goa), Lonavala Chikki, Tirunelveli Halwa, Mysore Rasam, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Darjeeling Tea of West Bengal is the first product to get GI tag of India.

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