2023
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Question
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Which Indian state’s aromatic ‘Marcha Rice’ was granted the GI tag?
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Bihar
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Chhattisgarh
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Punjab
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Haryana
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -According to information received from the media on 4 April 2023, the fragrant Marcha / Mercha paddy of Bihar’s West Champaran district has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Gond art of MP, Nagri Dubraj rice of Chhattisgarh, Mircha rice of Bihar, and Banarasi Pan of Uttar Pradesh recently gets the GI tag and hence the total number of GI tags in India 2023 goes to 436.
Detailed explanation-3: -Context: Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. Features of the Rice: Name: The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper; hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice.
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