Q. Consider the following pairs
Geographical Indication tag         State
1.Lakadong turmeric                 Ladakh
2.Larnai pottery                        Meghalaya
3.Sea Buckthorn                        Sikkim
How many of the above pairs are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation-Lakadong turmeric and Larnai pottery recently awarded GI tag both are related to Meghalaya.
Sea buckthorn is generally found in dry areas such as the cold deserts of Ladakh. In Ladakh, it is popularly known as the ‘Wonder Plant’, ‘Ladakh Gold’, ‘Golden Bush’, or ‘Gold Mine’ of cold deserts.

Source-1.  Forum IAS 2. Forum IAS

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