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Which state has got a GI tag for Kanyakumari clove?
A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Tamil Nadu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ‘Kanniyakumari Clove’ from Tamil Nadu has been designated as a Geographical Indication (GI). Kanyakumari Clove is grown in the highlands of Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari district.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cloves are low-calorie, low-carb food with a low glycemic index. Its GI is 30.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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