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Detailed explanation-1: -A variety of rice widely grown in Wada in Palghar district in Maharashtra has been given a ‘Geographical Indication’ tag, which will give it a unique identity as well as wider markets, a senior state agriculture official said on Sunday.

Detailed explanation-2: -A rice variety widely grown in Wada in Maharashtra’s Palghar district has got the ‘Geographical Indication’ (GI) tag, a senior state agriculture official said on Sunday.

Detailed explanation-3: -Its origin belongs to the ancient Tamil Nadu known as Tamilakam and has since spread to the other southern Indian states of Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Palghar. The Wada kolam rice, widely grown in the Palghar district in Maharashtra, has been given a ‘Geographical Indication’ tag. Wada Kolam is also known as Zini or Jhini rice.

Detailed explanation-5: -Wada Kolam (also known as Zini Rice or Jhini Rice) is a traditional variety grown in the Wada tehsil of Palghar District in Maharashtra. A small grain in off white colour, it develops an aroma when cooked.