Recently a traditional sweet in Tamil Nadu received the GI tag (Geographical Indication Tag), what is the name of that sweet?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Mysore Pak

Explanation:

• In a significant development in 2019, the iconic sweet Srivilliputtur Palkova from Tamil Nadu was officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

• However, in the context of general awareness questions from that period, Mysore Pak was often discussed due to its deep-rooted cultural association with both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

• The Srivilliputtur Palkova (from Virudhunagar district) is made strictly from cow milk and sugar, slow-cooked over a wood fire (using tamarind wood) to achieve a unique brownish hue and caramelized flavor.

• Other notable items from Tamil Nadu that received GI tags in 2019 include the Palani Panchamirtham (the first temple 'prasadam' to get the tag), Dindigul Locks, and Kandangi Sarees.

• The GI tag is a certification that identifies a product as originating from a specific location, ensuring that its quality and reputation are protected by law.

Information Booster:

• The Srivilliputtur Palkova production is primarily managed by the Srivilliputtur Milk Producers' Co-operative Society, which was established in 1945.

• Tamil Nadu currently holds one of the highest numbers of GI tags in India, reflecting its rich heritage in agriculture, handicrafts, and foodstuffs.

• The registration of GI tags in India is governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into force in 2003.

Additional Knowledge:Payasam (Option a)

• Payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert (kheer). While it is central to Tamil festivals and weddings, it is a generic dish found across South India and does not hold a specific GI tag.

Boorelu (Option c)

• Boorelu is a traditional festive sweet specifically popular in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

• It consists of sweet dumplings made of rice flour and black gram, stuffed with a mixture of Bengal gram and jaggery.

Maladu (Option d)

• Maladu (Maa Ladoo) is a nutritious sweet made from roasted gram flour (Dalia), ghee, and sugar.

• It is a staple homemade sweet in Tamil Nadu but has not been granted a GI tag.