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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Rajasthan. Sojat Mehndi from Rajasthan has received the geographical indication (GI) tag from the government. Sojat Mehndi originates from mehndi leaves grown in Sojat, Rajasthan. It is fully naturally cultivated by rainwater for getting high lawsone content in mehndi leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Five Agricultural Products of Kerala granted GI Tag Recently in December, 2022 five agricultural products of Kerala- Attappady Attukombu Avara, Attappady Thuvara, Onattukara Ellu, Kanthalloor-Vattavada Veluthulli, and Kodungalloor Pottuvellari have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status.

Detailed explanation-3: -Top 5 states in India which holds maximum number of GI tags includes Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Rajasthan, terracotta has taken the form of the Molela plaque art, which now has a Geographical Indicator (GI) tag. The art form takes its name from the village of Molela, on the banks of the clay-providing River Banas, near Nathdwara in the district of Rajsamand.

Detailed explanation-5: -With this the total number of GI Tags of India comes to 432. The top 5 states holding maximum number of GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.