Which of the following has/have been accorded “Geographical Indication’ status? 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees 2. Rajasthani Dal-Bati-Churma 3. Tirupati Laddu Select the answer using the code given below:

QUESTION

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Economy

Prelims 2015

Which of the following has/have been accorded “Geographical Indication’ status?

Banaras Brocades and Sarees
Rajasthani Dal-Bati-Churma
Tirupati Laddu

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Explanation

A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which correspond to a specific geographical location or origin GIs have been defined under Article 22(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.

Banaras Brocades and Sarees are textiles produced in Varanasi (formerly known as Banaras), Uttar Pradesh. They have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status, which recognizes their unique qualities and characteristics associated with the geographic region of Varanasi.

Tirupati Laddu is a sweet dish offered as prasad (religious offering) at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status, recognizing its association with the temple and the unique recipe and preparation methods used.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

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