Bihar Special GK PYQ 395 of 658 · Agriculture and Irrigation

In April 2022, a Geographical Indication (GI) tag was awarded to which of the following by the Government of India?

  1. ADarbhanga Makhana
  2. BNalanda Makhana
  3. CVaishali Makhana
  4. DMithila Makhana

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Correct answer: (d) Mithila Makhana

Explanation

In April 2022 the Government of India gave the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana, the fox nut (*Euryale ferox*) grown in the ponds and wetlands of the Mithila region, in districts such as Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia and Katihar. Bihar grows about 85–90% of India's makhana.

Other GI products of Bihar include Bhagalpuri silk, Madhubani paintings, Shahi litchi, Zardalu mango and Magahi paan.

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