Which of the following handicrafts was the FIRST to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in India?
- Darjeeling Tea
- Banarasi Silk
- Kanchipuram Silk
- Mysore Sandalwood Oil
Answer: Darjeeling Tea
Darjeeling Tea received India's first GI tag in 2004-05 under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999. GI tags protect regional products' authenticity and promote rural artisans/farmers.