ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Saffron is cultivated and harvested in the Karewas (highlands) of J&K and has been assigned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry. The spice is grown in Pulwama, Budgam, Kishtwar and Srinagar regions of J&K.

Detailed explanation-3: -Darjeeling Tea is a Geographical Indication.

Detailed explanation-4: -The GI tag is a certification of their high quality and a testament that these art pieces are handcrafted from the finest of Ladakhi Cashmere with a fibre count of 12 to 16 microns, handspun by local women, followed by an intricate handweaving.

Detailed explanation-5: -Examples of possible Indian Geographical Indications are Basmati Rice, Alphanso Mango, Nagpur Orange, Kolhapuri Chappal, Bikaneri Bhujia, Agra Petha, Paithani and Banaras Saree, Feni (Liquor from Goa), Lonavala Chikki, Tirunelveli Halwa, Mysore Rasam, etc.