Question

Darjeeling Tea is known for

• A. Mostly grown in UP and HP
• B. First product to be recognised as traditional knowledge
• C. First Indian product to get a GI tag
• D. First product to get a patent

Hint:

A Geographical Indication (GI) protects products whose quality or reputation is linked to a particular geographical area. Examples of Indian GI products:

• Darjeeling Tea

• Banarasi Saree

• Pochampally Ikat

• Mysore Sandal Soap

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Darjeeling Tea became the first Indian product to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. A GI tag identifies goods that originate from a specific geographical region and possess qualities or a reputation linked to that region. Step 1: Recall the significance of Darjeeling Tea.
Darjeeling Tea is cultivated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal and is internationally renowned for its unique flavour and aroma.

Step 2: Analyse the options.

• Mostly grown in UP and HP -- Incorrect.

• First product to be recognised as traditional knowledge -- Incorrect.

• First Indian product to get a GI tag -- Correct.

• First product to get a patent -- Incorrect.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Hence, Darjeeling Tea is known as the \[ \boxed{\text{First Indian product to get a GI tag}.} \]