Kandhamal Haldi a variety of turmeric indigenous to earned the Geographical Indication GI tag from I...........

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Kandhamal Haldi, a variety of turmeric indigenous to ______, earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from Intellectual

Property (India) in April, 2019.

This questions was previously asked in

SSC CGL 9th March 2020 Shift-3

Odisha

Meghalaya

Assam

Nagaland

- Kandhamal Haldi is a renowned variety of turmeric.

- It is known for its unique aroma, color, and medicinal properties.

- This turmeric earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in April 2019.

- The GI tag is a mark that identifies a product as originating from a specific place, conferring certain qualities or reputation due to that origin.

- Option 1: Odisha

- Kandhamal is a district in Odisha.

- Odisha is well-known for its traditional agricultural products.

- Correct Answer: Odisha

- Option 2: Meghalaya

- Known for its wide range of agricultural produce.

- However, Kandhamal Haldi is not from here.

- Option 3: Assam

- Although famous for tea, Assam is not the origin of Kandhamal Haldi.

- Option 4: Nagaland

- Known for unique traditional crops, but not Kandhamal Haldi.

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