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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which city’s green and white tea has recently got GI tag?
A
Munnar
B
Darjeeling
C
Nilgiri district
D
Coorg
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Of this Darjeeling’s Green Tea constitutes 10 lakh kilograms and White Tea constitutes 1 lakh kilograms. The Geographical Indication is used on products that correspond to a specific geographical location. The tag helps to get an identity in international market.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Geographical Indication is used on products that correspond to a specific geographical location. Darjeeling Tea was the first product in India to receive GI tag. The tag helps to get an identity in international market.

Detailed explanation-3: -Identification of opportunity to establish Darjeeling Tea as a Geographical Indication in the international arena – TRIPS Agreement of 1994.

Detailed explanation-4: -Darjeeling is a town in India’s West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills.

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