Which of the following items have been recently granted GI Tags Geographical Indication by the GI re...........

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Which of the following items have been recently granted GI Tags (Geographical Indication) by the GI registry?

1. Mamallapuram stone sculptures

2. Banglar Rosogulla

3. Etikoppaka toys

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1 and 2 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

First and second are correct.
The Geographical Indication (GI) Registry and Intellectual Property India has presented Geographical Indication (GI) Tag status to Banglar Rasogolla of West Bengal and Mamallapuram stone sculptures of Tamil Nadu.
Banglar Rasogolla- Rasogolla invented in Nadia district of West Bengal are 60 years old (lower end time frame). Haradhan, a confectioner of village Phulia is named as the inventor. West Bengal has given half-a-dozen historical evidences to back its claim.
Sculptures from Mamallapuram: They are carved in stone with characteristics of intricate designing chiseled finely. They are carved inspirit of surrounding Pallava art and architecture. The description includes cave architecture, rock architecture, open sculptures, structural temples, relief sculptures and painting or portrait sculptures.
Third is correct. The Geographical Indication Registry (GIR) has given Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the traditional Etikoppaka toys (Etikoppaka Bommalu) from Andhra Pradesh. These traditional toys are made by artisans in Etikoppaka village located on banks of river Varaha in Visakhapatnam district of the state.