With reference to Geographical Indications (GI) and indigenous agricultural products of Northeast India, consider the following pairs:
Product State
1. Adi Kekir Ginger Arunachal Pradesh
2. Dalle Khursani Sikkim
3. Kaji Nimu Assam
4. Chak Hao Rice Manipur

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs

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With reference to Geographical Indications (GI) and indigenous agricultural products of Northeast India, consider the following pairs:
Product State
1. Adi Kekir Ginger Arunachal Pradesh
2. Dalle Khursani Sikkim
3. Kaji Nimu Assam
4. Chak Hao Rice Manipur

How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Context: Recently, North East India's GI agricultural produce was highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Ashtalakshmi 2024 for the region's contribution to promoting organic farming and sustainable agriculture through its unique products like millet, rice, bamboo, and spices.

Pair 1 is correct: Adi Kekir Ginger is grown by the Adi tribe in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, known for its medicinal properties.

Pair 2 is correct: Dalle Khursani, a fiery red chili, is organically grown in Sikkim and is famous for its pungency.

Pair 3 is correct: Kaji Nimu, a large and tangy lemon variety, is native to Assam, used in cuisine and traditional remedies.

Pair 4 is correct: Chak Hao is the aromatic black rice of Manipur and has been granted a GI tag.

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With reference to Geographical Indications (GI) and indigenous agricultural products of Northeast India, consider the following pairs: Product State 1. Adi Kekir Ginger Arunachal Pradesh 2. Dalle Khursani Sikkim 3. Kaji Nimu Assam 4. Chak Hao Rice Manipur How many pairs given above are correctly matched? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) Only three pairs (d) All four pairs