In this Article, We would like to study about GI Tag. GI tag i.e Geographical Indications, is a special label that identify a product to its region of origin. It link quality and characteristic of a GI tag products to its region of origin. For example, Alphonso mango is a species of mango found in Maharashtra. When a product gets GI tag, then along with that product, the place where that product is originally manufactured/ Produced/Grown becomes famous That’s why sometimes disputes arise between two states regarding this.
GI Tag Products in India in India
GI tag is being awarded by the Government of India since 2004 and so far 635 Indian products have been given GI tag till 31st March,2024. In 2023, 33 Indian products were awarded GI tag, out of which 11 products of Tamil Nadu, 10 products of Uttar Pradesh, 8 products of Jammu and Kashmir, and 1-1 products of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Ladakh were awarded GI tag.
1). GI tag was given to 3 agricultural products, 3 handicrafts, 3 food stuff, and 1-1 product of natural goods and textiles from Tamil Nadu.
Table: 1
| S.N | Product Name | Category | State |
| 1. | Cumbum Panner Thrarchai (Grapes) | Agriculture | Tamilnadu |
| 2. | Sholavandan Vetrilai | Agriculture | Tamilnadu |
| 3. | Authoor vetrilai | Agriculture | Tamilnadu |
| 4. | Myladi stone carvings | Handicraft | Tamilnadu |
| 5. | Thaikkal Rattan craft | Handicraft | Tamilnadu |
| 6. | Manamadurai pottery | Handicraft | Tamilnadu |
| 7. | Ooty varkey | Food stuff | Tamilnadu |
| 8. | Salem sago | Food stuff | Tamilnadu |
| 9. | Manapparai murukku | Food stuff | Tamilnadu |
| 10. | Negamam cotton saree | Textiles | Tamilnadu |
| 11. | Marthandam honey | Natural goods | Tamilnadu |
2). GI tag was awarded to 5 agricultural products, 4 handicrafts and 1 food stuff of Uttar Pradesh in 2023.
Table:2
| S.N | Products | Category | State |
| 1. | Ramnagar Bhanta | Agriculture | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2. | Banaras Pan | Agriculture | Uttar Pradesh |
| 3. | Banaras Langda aam | Agriculture | Uttar Pradesh |
| 4. | Pratapharh Aonla | Agriculture | Uttar Pradesh |
| 5. | Adamchini Chawal | Agriculture | Uttar Pradesh |
| 6. | Aligarh tala | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| 7. | Nagina wood craft | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| 8. | Bakhira Brassware | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| 9. | Banda shazar Patthar craft | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
3). GI tag was given to 4 agricultural products, 2 handicrafts and 1-1 product of handicraft and food stuff of Jammu and Kashmir.
Table:3
| S.N | Product | Category | state |
| 1. | Mushqbudji Rice | Agriculture | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 2. | Bhaderwah rajmash | Agriculture | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 3. | Ramban Sulai Honey | Agriculture | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 4. | Ramban Anardana | Agriculture | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 5. | Rajouri Chikri wood craft | Handicraft | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 6. | Basohli painting | Handicraft | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 7. | Basohli Pashmina woollen Products | Textiles | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 8. | Udhampur kaladi | Food stuffs | Jammu & Kashmir |
4). Rewa Sundarja mango of Madhya Pradesh, Nagri Dubraj of Chhattisgarh, Mircha Rice of Bihar and Shingskos of Ladakh were given GI tag in 2023.
Table: 4
| S.N | Product | Category | State |
| 1. | Rewa Sunderja mango | Agriculture | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2. | Nagri Dubraj | Agriculture | Chhattisgarh |
| 3. | Mircha Rice | Agriculture+ | Bihar |
| 4. | Laddakh Shingskos | Handicraft’ | Laddakh |
Important Geographical Indications Product
1. Darjeeling tea
For the first time in 2004, a product was given GI Tag. Darjeeling is one of the 23 districts of West Bengal where the tea produced was given GI Tag in 2004. The first GI tag for any product in India was given to Darjeeling tea in 2004.
2. Mithila Makhana
Mithila is a Cultural area spread in Bihar and Nepal. In 2022, Mithila Makhana was awarded GI Tag by the Government of India. It is famous for its delicious taste, health benefit and for its cultural identity across India.
3. Ishad Mango
This is a variety of mango that’s grown(origin) in Ankola district of Karnataka. Due to the excess of hybrid variety mangoes, its existence is now in danger. In 2023, it has been awarded GI Tag by the Government of India.
Geographical Indications MCQs
Current year MCQs On Geographical Indications
Q.1 How many Products from Uttar Pradesh got GI Tag in 2023 from Government of India?
i) 1
ii) 8
iii) 11
iv) 10
Q.2 How many Products from Tamil Nadu got GI Tag in 2023 from Government of India?
i) 1
ii) 8
iii) 11
iv) 10
Q.3 How many Products from Jammu and Kashmir got GI Tag in 2023 from Government of India?
i) 1
ii) 8
iii) 11
iv) 10
Q.4 How many Products from Bihar got GI Tag in 2023 from Government of India?
i) 1
ii) 8
iii) 11
iv) 10
Q.5 How many Products from Madhya Pradesh got GI Tag in 2023 from Government of India?
i) 1
ii) 8
iii) 11
iv) 10
Q.6 How many Products from Chhattisgarh got GI Tag in 2023 from Government of India?
i) 1
ii) 8
iii) 11
iv) 10
Q.7 Product from which of the following states don’t get GI Indication from GOI in 2023?
i) Uttar Pradesh
ii) Bihar
iii) Chhattisgarh
iv) Gujarat
Q.8 Which of the following GI Tag Product don’t belongs to Tamilnadu?
i) Cumbum Panner
ii) Sholavandan Vetrilai
iii) Manamadurai pottery
iv) Basohli painting
Q.9 How many states and Union territories product get GI tag in 2023 by GOI?
i) 5
ii) 6
iii) 7
iv) 8
Previous year MCQs On Geographical Indications
Q1- Darjeeling tea was the first Indian product which got GI tag in which year?
a) 1954
b) 1984
c) 1999
d) 2004
Q2- “Makhana” is the GI tag of which state?
a) West Bengal
b) Bihar
c) Jharkhand
d) Chhattisgarh
Q3- Pethapur Block printing is a GI tag of which state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Punjab
Q4- Jeeraphool rice is the GI tag of which state?
a) Odisha
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) Chhattisgarh
Q5- Telia Rumal is the GI tag of which state?
a) Telangana
b) Karnataka
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Q6- Harmal Chillies is the GI tag of which state?
a) Kerala
b) Goa
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Gujarat
Q7- Kandhamal turmeric is the GI tag of which state?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Odisha
c) West Bengal
d) Telangana
Q8- Erod Turmeric is the GI tag of which state?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Telangana
d) Tamil Nadu
Q9- Dalle khursani chillies is the GI tag of which state?
a) Goa
b) Meghalaya
c) Sikkim
d) Gujarat
Q10- Khajuria sweet is the GI tag of which state?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Q11- Chak hao black rice is the GI tag of which state?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Assam
d) Manipur
Q12- Alphonso mango is the GI tag of which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) West Bengal
d) None of these
Q13-Sohrai-Khovar Painting is the GI tag of which state?
a) Chhattisgarh
b) Bihar
c) Jharkhand
d) West Bengal
Q14-Tirur Vettila (betel leaf) is the GI tag of which state?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Telangana
Q15-Idu Mishmi textiles is the GI tag of which state?
a) Nagaland
b) Meghalaya
c) Manipur
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Q16-Sangali turmeric is the GI tag of which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Goa
d) Kerala
Q17- Terracotta arts is the GI tag of which state?
a) Uttarakhand
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Bihar
Q18- Tamenglong Orange is the GI tag of which state?
a) Meghalaya
b) Assam
c) Manipur
d) Tripura
Q19- Balaghat rice is the GI tag of which state?
a) Goa
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Madhya Pradesh
Q20- Coorg Arabia coffee is the GI tag of which state?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Himachal Pradesh
FAQs
Q. What is GI Tag?
Answer: GI tag i.e Geographical Indications, links a product to its region of origin. GI tag products are found mainly in the region of its origin. For example, Alphonso mango is a species of mango found in Maharashtra.
Q. GI Tag full form
Answer: GI tag means Geographical Indications.
Q. Mithila Makhana GI Tag?
Answer: Mithila is a Cultural area spread in Bihar and Jharkhand region of India and some areas of Nepal. In 2022, Mithila Makhana was given GI Tag by the Government of India.
Q. Darjeeling tea GI Tag?
Answer: Darjeeling is one of the 23 districts of West Bengal where the tea produced was given GI Tag in 2004. The first GI tag for any product in India was given to Darjeeling tea in 2004.