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GK Questions: Indian Geography(GI Tag) – Set 32

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  1. GI tag is governed which international organization ?
    1.World Bank
    2.WTO
    3.WHO
    4.APEDA
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.WTOExplanation :
    At international level, GI is governed by World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS )

  2. The GI tag will be provided for _______________ products
    1.Agriculural
    2.Natural
    3.Manufacture
    4.All of these
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.All of these
    Explanation :
    The GI tag is an indication which is definite to a geographical territory. It is used for agricultural, natural and manufactured goods.

  3. Which state received the  highest no of GI tag ?
    1.Andhra Pradesh
    2.Karnataka
    3.Tamil Nadu
    4.Kerala
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Karnataka
    Explanation :
    Karnataka is occupying the top slot with 32 products to its credit, Tamil Nadu has 24 products in the GI Registry. While Kerala has 20 items with GI tag, Andhra Pradesh has 22 products in the Registry.

  4. The famous Chikan craft is belongs to which city of UP ?
    1.Varanasi
    2.Agra
    3.Noida
    4.Lucknow
    5.None of these
    Answer – 4.Lucknow
    Explanation :
    Chikan craft is famous all over the world. The Lucknow specialty was given the GI status in December 2008. The textile design is said to be introduced by Nur Jehan, wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir.

  5. Blue Pottery is associated with which state ?
    1.Maharashtra
    2.Rajasthan
    3.Haryana
    4.J & K
    5.None of these
    Answer –2.Rajasthan
    Explanation :
    Blue Pottery is one of the famous traditional crafts of Rajasthan is the Blue Pottery made in Jaipur and its
    surrounding areas. Besides its striking blue colour, the handicraft product is also unique because of its material.

  6. Pattachitra is a form of art that originated in which state ?
    1.Odisha
    2.West Bengal
    3.Manipur
    4.Jharkhand
    5.None of these
    Answer – 1.Odisha
    Explanation :
    Pattachitra is a form of art that originated in Odisha. It is a pictorial narrative painted on a cloth-based scroll. Generally, the scrolls depict the tales of Hindu gods and goddesses.

  7.  The GI products comes from _____________
    1.One country
    2.One region
    3.One Organisation
    4.All of these
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.One region
    Explanation :
    Product comes from a particular place/region while trade mark products comes from a particular enterprise/company.

  8. The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come into force from which year ?
    1.2001
    2.2005
    3.2003
    4.2002
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.2003
    Explanation :
    India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15th September 2003.

  9. ______________ is a first handmade tool from micro and small and medium enterprise registered for a geographical indicator (GI) tag
    1.Wood craft
    2.Scissors
    3.Dolls
    4.Arts
    5.None of these
    Answer – 2.Scissors
    Explanation :
    For the first time, a handmade tool from micro and small and medium enterprises in India has been registered for a geographical indicator (GI) tag, an official of a body promoting this sector. The tool is a pair of scissors made of metal scrap by a community in Meerut, which is “the only scissor cluster in India.

  10. Nilambur teak recently get the GI tag , it is belongs to which region ?
    1.Karnataka
    2.Andhra Pradesh
    3.Kerala
    4.Tamil Nadu
    5.None of these
    Answer – 3.Kerala
    Explanation :
    Kerala’s Nilambur teak known internationally for its superior timber quality and elegant appearance will be added to the list of Kerala produces with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.





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