Ponduru Khadi Receives Geographical Indication Tag
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Key Facts
Ponduru Khadi has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Ponduru is located 20 km from Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh.
UPSC Exam Angles
Significance of GI tags for economic development
Role of Khadi in India's freedom movement and its continued relevance
Government policies and initiatives to promote Khadi and rural industries
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Geographical Indication Tag for Ponduru Khadi
Map highlighting Ponduru in Andhra Pradesh, the origin of the GI-tagged Khadi. Shows its proximity to Srikakulam.
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Practice Questions (MCQs)
1. Consider the following statements regarding Geographical Indication (GI) tags: 1. A GI tag is primarily a certification mark indicating that a product has a specific geographical origin and possesses qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. 2. The registration of a geographical indication is mandatory in India. 3. The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999 governs the GI tags in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Statement 2 is incorrect. Registration of GI is not mandatory in India, but it provides better legal protection. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
2. In the context of the Indian economy, what is the primary significance of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for a product like Ponduru Khadi?
- A.It allows the product to be exported without any tariffs.
- B.It guarantees a minimum support price for the producers of the product.
- C.It provides legal protection to the product, preventing its unauthorized use by others and promoting its brand value.
- D.It makes the product eligible for subsidies under various government schemes.
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Answer: C
A GI tag primarily provides legal protection and enhances the brand value of the product, preventing unauthorized use and promoting its unique qualities.
3. Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic traditionally associated with Ponduru Khadi that distinguishes it from other types of Khadi?
- A.It is exclusively woven using synthetic fibers.
- B.It is known for its intricate embroidery and embellishments.
- C.It is traditionally spun using locally grown cotton and hand-spun on charkhas.
- D.It is primarily produced in large-scale industrial mills.
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Answer: C
Ponduru Khadi is traditionally known for being hand-spun using locally grown cotton on charkhas, reflecting its artisanal and sustainable production methods.
4. Assertion (A): Khadi played a significant role in India's Swadeshi movement. Reason (R): Khadi symbolized self-reliance and a rejection of foreign-made goods during the independence struggle. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
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Answer: A
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why Khadi was significant in the Swadeshi movement.
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