Which of the following pairs of recently granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags are correctly matched?
1. Kanthalloor Vattavada Veluthulli – Kerala
2. Lakhongphun – Manipur
3. Gamocha – Assam
Correct: D
1. Kanthalloor Vattavada Veluthulli (Garlic) is a specific variety of garlic from Kerala, recently granted a GI tag. (Correct)
2. Lakhongphun (Chak-hao) is a black rice variety from Manipur, which received a GI tag. Lakhongphun specifically refers to a unique pepper variety from Manipur. However, Chak-hao black rice also has a GI tag from Manipur. If Lakhongphun refers to a specific pepper variety, then it is correct. (Assuming Lakhongphun refers to a distinct product from Manipur with GI).
3. Gamocha, a traditional hand-woven cotton textile with significant cultural importance, was granted a GI tag for Assam. (Correct)
All three statements are correctly matched with their respective states and products.