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From the Mountains to the Coasts: A Quiz on India's Geographical Indications

Description: Test your knowledge about the Geographical Indications of India from the mountains to the coasts.
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Which of the following is a Geographical Indication (GI) for a type of rice grown in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand?

  1. Basmati

  2. Jeerakshala

  3. Kala Namak

  4. Darjeeling Tea


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jeerakshala is a type of aromatic rice known for its cumin-like flavor, grown in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.

Which state in India is famous for its GI-tagged Alphonso mangoes?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alphonso mangoes, known for their sweet and juicy pulp, are a GI-tagged product of Maharashtra.

The GI tag for the world-renowned Darjeeling Tea is associated with which state in India?

  1. Assam

  2. West Bengal

  3. Sikkim

  4. Himachal Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Darjeeling Tea, famous for its unique flavor and aroma, is a GI-tagged product of West Bengal.

Which of the following is a GI-tagged variety of banana known for its unique flavor and aroma, grown in Kerala?

  1. Robusta

  2. Cavendish

  3. Gros Michel

  4. Nendran


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nendran is a GI-tagged variety of banana known for its unique flavor and aroma, grown in Kerala.

The GI tag for the aromatic basmati rice, known for its long grains and distinct flavor, is associated with which state in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Punjab

  3. Haryana

  4. Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Basmati rice, renowned for its long grains and distinct flavor, is a GI-tagged product of Punjab.

Which state in India is famous for its GI-tagged Kashmiri saffron, known for its rich color and aroma?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kashmiri saffron, known for its rich color and aroma, is a GI-tagged product of Jammu and Kashmir.

The GI tag for the unique and flavorful Wayanad Robusta coffee is associated with which state in India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wayanad Robusta coffee, known for its unique and flavorful taste, is a GI-tagged product of Kerala.

Which of the following is a GI-tagged variety of mango known for its sweet and juicy pulp, grown in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Alphonso

  2. Banganapalli

  3. Totapuri

  4. Kesar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Banganapalli is a GI-tagged variety of mango known for its sweet and juicy pulp, grown in Andhra Pradesh.

The GI tag for the aromatic and flavorful Darjeeling Orange Pekoe tea is associated with which state in India?

  1. Assam

  2. Sikkim

  3. West Bengal

  4. Himachal Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Darjeeling Orange Pekoe tea, known for its aromatic and flavorful taste, is a GI-tagged product of West Bengal.

Which state in India is famous for its GI-tagged Coorg Arabica coffee, known for its rich flavor and aroma?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coorg Arabica coffee, known for its rich flavor and aroma, is a GI-tagged product of Karnataka.

The GI tag for the unique and flavorful Malabar pepper, known for its distinct aroma and pungency, is associated with which state in India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Malabar pepper, known for its unique and flavorful taste, is a GI-tagged product of Kerala.

Which of the following is a GI-tagged variety of rice known for its long grains and distinct flavor, grown in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Basmati

  2. Jeerakshala

  3. Sona Masoori

  4. Ponni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ponni is a GI-tagged variety of rice known for its long grains and distinct flavor, grown in Tamil Nadu.

The GI tag for the aromatic and flavorful Nilgiri tea is associated with which state in India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nilgiri tea, known for its aromatic and flavorful taste, is a GI-tagged product of Tamil Nadu.

Which state in India is famous for its GI-tagged Tirunelveli Halwa, known for its unique texture and sweetness?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tirunelveli Halwa, known for its unique texture and sweetness, is a GI-tagged product of Tamil Nadu.

The GI tag for the unique and flavorful Kanyakumari Banana, known for its distinct flavor and aroma, is associated with which state in India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kanyakumari Banana, known for its unique flavor and aroma, is a GI-tagged product of Tamil Nadu.

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