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Consider the following statements regarding Geographical Indication (GI) tags in India: 1. The first GI tag in India was awarded to Darjeeli
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Consider the following statements regarding Geographical Indication (GI) tags in India:
1. The first GI tag in India was awarded to Darjeeling tea in 2004-05.
2. The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 came into effect in 2003.
3. A geographical indication (GI) tag is valid for 7 years and can be renewed for another 7 years.
Which of the above statements is/are not true?

A.

3 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1 and 3 only

E.

1, 2, and 3

Correct option is A

Statement 1 is correct: The first GI tag in India was awarded to Darjeeling tea in 2004-05.
Statement 2 is correct: The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, came into effect in 2003.
Statement 3 is incorrect: A geographical indication (GI) tag is valid for 10 years and can be renewed for another 10 years.

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