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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state’s unique Kangra tea has been registered for a GI tag with the European Union?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea, known for quality, unique aroma, and a tinge of fruity flavor, has been registered with the European Union (EU) as a protected Geographical Indication (GI), State Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Thursday.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kangra tea becomes second GI-tag Indian product to get registered with EU | Shimla News-Times of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kangra tea is a tea from the Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. Both black tea and green tea have been produced in the Kangra Valley since the mid-19th century.

Detailed explanation-4: -The European Commission (EC) has granted protected geographical indication (PGI) for India’s unique Kangra tea, which is grown in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district. The EC notified granting PGI on March 22 and this will come into effect from April 11, 2023.

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