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    Which of the following Statements about the Geographical Indications tags (GI Tags) is False?

    A GI tag is a name or a sign given to certain products that relate to a specific geographical location or origins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only handicrafts and food products are eligible to get such tags. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Geographical Indications are covered as a component of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It is issued by the Geographical Indication Registry. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E It comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A GI or Geographical Indication is a name or a sign given to certain products that relate to a specific geographical location or origins like a region, town or country. Geographical indications are typically used for wine and spirit drinks, foodstuffs, agricultural products, handicrafts, and industrial products. GI tags are issued as per the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act,1999. This tag is issued by the Geographical Indication Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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