art_culture hard MCQ

Which of the following handicrafts was the FIRST to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in India?

  1. Darjeeling Tea
  2. Banarasi Silk
  3. Kanchipuram Silk
  4. 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.

Topic Cultural Heritage - GI Tags
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking
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