Basmati rice has been given GI tag: IPAB

Q.  IPAB has provided GI tag for Basmati rice. What is the GI tag?
- Published on 08 Feb 16

a. Geographical Indicator
b. Geography Indicator
c. Geographical Indication
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Geographical Indication
 
Intellectual Property Appellate Board has registered Basmati Rice for a GI or Geographical Indications Registry . 7 month Indian Basmati rice producing states in India will now carry the GI tag. GI tag can be issued for manufactured, natural or agricultural goods. Products sold with this tag attract premium pricing and gain protection from WTO.

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