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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Erode turmeric, which recently got GI tag, is associated to which of the following states?

A	Karnataka
B	Tamil Nadu
C	Andhra Pradesh
D	Maharashtra

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The Erode Turmeric Merchants Association applied for Geographical Indication recognition of Erode Turmeric through Government of Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Southern Odisha. Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric), famous for its healing properties, received GI tag as the Geographical Indications under sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

Detailed explanation-4: -The top 5 states holding maximum number of GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.

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