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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Germany
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Norway
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Sweden
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Uganda
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Germany. The J&K government has finally started a Geographical Indication (GI) registry for the famed Kashmiri carpet with a quick response (QR) code with details of artisans and the material used.
Detailed explanation-2: -Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get a GI tag.
Detailed explanation-3: -The GI certifies the genuineness of hand-knotted Kashmir carpets with relevant information of the manufacturer, weaver, district and raw material. The first consignment of GI-tagged carpets was exported to Germany from New Delhi earlier this month.
Detailed explanation-4: -Kashmir saffron, which is cultivated and harvested in the Karewa (highlands) of Jammu and Kashmir, has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry.
Detailed explanation-5: -The origin of hand knotted carpets locally known as “Kal baffi” dates back to 15th century after which it progressively attained the high degree of perfection. It is said that Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin brought carpet weavers from Persia and central Asia in to Kashmir to train the local inhabitants.