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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shahi Litchi earned the GI tag from which Indian state?
A
Gujarat
B
Assam
C
Bihar
D
Kerala
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The Shahi litchi of North Bihar has got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is the fourth product from the state after Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan to have got the GI tag.

Detailed explanation-2: -Muzzafarpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, Champaran, Begusarai districts and adjoining areas of Bihar have favorable climate for growing Shahi Litchi. India is the second largest producer of litchi (Litchi chin) in the world, after China.

Detailed explanation-3: -GI tag is the abbreviation of Geographical Indications tags in India. It came into force with effect from 15th September 2003. Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get a GI tag.

Detailed explanation-4: -Karnataka is the state with the most number of GI tags products. Currently, it has 42 geographical indication tagged products in the country.

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