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Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea will soon get a European Commission Geographical Indication Tag (GI tag). The GI tag is valid for 10 years and after that can be renewed for next 10 years. The first product that was awarded the GI tag in India was Darjeeling Tea in 2004-05.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kangra tea of Himachal Pradesh has received the GI tag of the European Union.

Detailed explanation-3: -UPSC Mains. Q. Kangra Tea, which earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Indian government in 2005, has now gone worldwide. Which International Organization recently granted the GI Tag?

Detailed explanation-4: -SHIMLA : Famous for its distinct flavour, Kangra tea will soon get a Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the European Commission. This will open the European markets for the product. A government spokesman said in 2005, Kangra tea was accorded the status of Geographical Indication Tag in India.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Darjeeling. Tea from Darjeeling place in India has a registered GI (Geographical Indication) tag. Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get the geographical indication tag. In 2004, the famous beverage got recognition.