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Topic Geographical Indication
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 4 years (2015–2019), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 2 years (2015–2019)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2015 → CAPF 2019
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2019
'Kandhamal Haldi', which received GI tag recently, is a variety of turmeric indigenous to
- A North Bengal
- B Southern Odisha ✓
- C Sangli, Maharashtra
- D Alleppey, Kerala
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CSE2015
Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?
- Banaras Brocades and Sarees
- Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
- Tirupathi Laddu
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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