Question

Match the following :

Districts	Geographical Indication
a) Jalana	1. Banana
b) Mangalwedha	2. Custard-apple
c) Beed	3. Jowar or Sorghum
d) Jalgaon	4. Sweet lime

1. a - 3, b - 2, c - 4, d - 1
2. a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
3. a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1.
4. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1.

The correct answer is a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1.

• In India, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act,1999 provides for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods.
• Darjeeling Tea was the first product to receive a GI tag in India in 2004.

• According to the World Intellectual property Organization, a geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that is due to that origin.
  • In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.
  • Also, the qualities, characteristics, or reputation of the product should be essentially due to the place of origin.
  • Since the qualities depend on the geographical place of production, there is a clear link between the product and its original place of production.

• GI tagged Agriculture goods in Maharashtra 

Districts/Region	Geographical Indication
1. Mahabaleshwar	Strawberry
2. Nashik	Grapes
3. Nagpur	Oranges
4. Solapur	Pomegranate
5. Kolhapur	Jaggery
6. Lasalgaon	Onion
7. Marathwada	Kesar mango
8. Ratnagiri, Sindhudurga	Kokam
9. Waigaon	Turmeric