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Taste the Terroir: A Quiz on India's Geographical Indications

Description: **Taste the Terroir: A Quiz on India's Geographical Indications** India is a land of diverse flavors and unique culinary traditions. The country's geographical diversity has given rise to a wide range of agricultural products, each with its own distinct taste and aroma. These products, known as Geographical Indications (GIs), are protected under Indian law and can only be produced in the specific region or area for which they are registered. In this quiz, we will explore some of India's most famous GIs and test your knowledge of their unique flavors and origins.
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Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of rice grown in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Basmati Rice

  2. Gobindobhog Rice

  3. Jeera Rice

  4. Sona Masoori Rice

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gobindobhog Rice is a type of aromatic rice grown in the Nadia district of West Bengal. It is known for its distinct flavor and aroma, and is often used in Bengali sweets and desserts.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of tea grown in the state of Assam?

  1. Darjeeling Tea

  2. Assam Tea

  3. Nilgiri Tea

  4. Kangra Tea

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assam Tea is a type of black tea grown in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. It is known for its strong, malty flavor and is often used in English breakfast tea blends.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of mango grown in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Alphonso Mango

  2. Kesar Mango

  3. Langra Mango

  4. Dussehri Mango

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dussehri Mango is a type of mango grown in the Malihabad region of Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its sweet, juicy flesh and is often used in desserts and preserves.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of chili pepper grown in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Kashmiri Chili

  2. Byadgi Chili

  3. Guntur Chili

  4. Teja Chili

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Guntur Chili is a type of chili pepper grown in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its pungent flavor and is often used in Indian curries and pickles.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of coffee grown in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Arabica Coffee

  2. Robusta Coffee

  3. Coorg Coffee

  4. Chikmagalur Coffee

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coorg Coffee is a type of coffee grown in the Coorg region of Karnataka. It is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor and is often used in espresso blends.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of saffron grown in the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Kashmiri Saffron

  2. Iranian Saffron

  3. Spanish Saffron

  4. Greek Saffron

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashmiri Saffron is a type of saffron grown in the Pampore region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its deep red color and intense flavor, and is often used in Indian sweets and desserts.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of turmeric grown in the state of Telangana?

  1. Alleppey Turmeric

  2. Salem Turmeric

  3. Nizamabad Turmeric

  4. Sangli Turmeric

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nizamabad Turmeric is a type of turmeric grown in the Nizamabad district of Telangana. It is known for its high curcumin content and is often used in Indian curries and pickles.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of black pepper grown in the state of Kerala?

  1. Tellicherry Pepper

  2. Malabar Pepper

  3. Wayanad Pepper

  4. Alleppey Pepper

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tellicherry Pepper is a type of black pepper grown in the Tellicherry region of Kerala. It is known for its bold, spicy flavor and is often used in Indian curries and marinades.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of cardamom grown in the state of Kerala?

  1. Green Cardamom

  2. Black Cardamom

  3. White Cardamom

  4. Alleppey Cardamom

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alleppey Cardamom is a type of cardamom grown in the Alleppey district of Kerala. It is known for its intense aroma and flavor, and is often used in Indian curries and desserts.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of ginger grown in the state of Orissa?

  1. Alleppey Ginger

  2. Wayanad Ginger

  3. Coorg Ginger

  4. Kandhamal Ginger

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kandhamal Ginger is a type of ginger grown in the Kandhamal district of Orissa. It is known for its pungent flavor and is often used in Indian curries and pickles.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of garlic grown in the state of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Jammu Garlic

  2. Lasun Garlic

  3. Jind Garlic

  4. Indore Garlic

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indore Garlic is a type of garlic grown in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its large cloves and pungent flavor, and is often used in Indian curries and pickles.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of onion grown in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Lasalgaon Onion

  2. Nashik Onion

  3. Pune Onion

  4. Solapur Onion

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lasalgaon Onion is a type of onion grown in the Lasalgaon region of Maharashtra. It is known for its large size and sweet flavor, and is often used in Indian curries and salads.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of potato grown in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Jalandhar Potato

  2. Agra Potato

  3. Cooch Behar Potato

  4. Bikaner Potato

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cooch Behar Potato is a type of potato grown in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. It is known for its smooth texture and sweet flavor, and is often used in Indian curries and stews.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of brinjal grown in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Coorg Brinjal

  2. Mysore Brinjal

  3. Bellary Brinjal

  4. Shimoga Brinjal

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coorg Brinjal is a type of brinjal grown in the Coorg region of Karnataka. It is known for its large size and tender flesh, and is often used in Indian curries and stews.

Which of the following is a Geographical Indication for a type of cauliflower grown in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Lucknow Cauliflower

  2. Agra Cauliflower

  3. Kanpur Cauliflower

  4. Varanasi Cauliflower

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lucknow Cauliflower is a type of cauliflower grown in the Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its large size and delicate flavor, and is often used in Indian curries and salads.

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