GI tags of 2025-26 and Jodhpuri Mojari

1. Question 1Answer A

   After the 2 December 2025 additions, Tamil Nadu's total GI products stood at what?

   • ACorrect answer: 74
   • B50
   • C92
   • D65

   Core Trigger: On 2 December 2025 Tamil Nadu added five GI products, taking its total to 74, including Woraiyur cotton sari.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   On which date was Mission Queen Pineapple launched by Scindia?

   • A2 June 2026
   • B16 January 2026
   • C28 March 2026
   • DCorrect answer: 27 May 2026

   Initiatives: Scindia launched Mission Queen Pineapple on 27 May 2026 and Mission Senehjori for Muga silk on 2 June.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 2

3. Question 3Answer C

   Jyotiraditya Scindia is Union Minister of which Ministry?

   • ACulture
   • BCommerce and Industry
   • CCorrect answer: Development of North Eastern Region
   • DTextiles

   Current Head: Jyotiraditya Scindia is Union DoNER Minister; DPIIT administers GIs.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   Which silk is the world's only naturally golden silk?

   • AEri
   • BCorrect answer: Muga
   • CTasar
   • DMulberry

   Key Product: Muga is the world's only naturally golden silk and India's first GI-tagged silk.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   Mission Senehjori's estimated investment over three years is how much?

   • ARs 65 crore
   • BRs 100-110 crore
   • CCorrect answer: Rs 396-411 crore
   • DRs 2,000 crore

   Data: Mission Senehjori's estimated investment is Rs 396-411 crore over three years.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 5

6. Question 6Answer D

   Which community makes Jodhpuri Mojari, GI-certified on 28 March 2026?

   • AMeghwal community
   • BBishnoi community
   • CRabari community
   • DCorrect answer: Jinagar community

   India Link: The Jinagar community makes Jodhpuri Mojari, GI-certified on 28 March 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 7

7. Question 7Answer A

   Where is the Geographical Indications Registry located?

   • ACorrect answer: Chennai
   • BNew Delhi
   • CMumbai
   • DKolkata

   Headquarters: The Geographical Indications Registry is located at Chennai.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   Which product was India's first GI-tagged product?

   • ABasmati rice
   • BCorrect answer: Darjeeling tea
   • CBanarasi sari
   • DMuga silk

   Founded: The GI Act, 1999 came into force on 15 September 2003; Darjeeling tea was India's first GI product.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 9

9. Question 9Answer C

   1. TRIPS Article 22 defines geographical indications. 2. Article 23 gives wines and spirits additional protection. Which is/are correct?

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   Landmark: TRIPS Article 22 defines geographical indications; Article 23 gives wines and spirits additional protection.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    1. A GI registration lasts 10 years and is renewable. 2. Oppositions are allowed only within one week. Which is/are correct?

    • ACorrect answer: Only 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Statute: A GI registration lasts 10 years and is renewable; oppositions are allowed within three months.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 321, point 11

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