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:

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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

Statement 1 is Correct: Banaras Brocades and Sarees were granted Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2009, recognizing the unique handloom weaving traditions and historical origin in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Statement 2 is Incorrect: While Dal-Bati-Churma is a famous traditional food preparation from Rajasthan, it has not been accorded Geographical Indication (GI) status.

Statement 3 is Correct: Tirupati Laddu, the sacred prasad offered at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, was granted GI status in 2009 to protect its unique recipe and reputation from commercial imitation.

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