Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Kutch is the only place in the world where fresh dates without the need to ripen or soften, are economically grown, traded and consumed.
2.Currently, only one fruit from Gujarat has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Kachchhi Kharek variety of dates, which is indigenous to the Kutch region of Gujarat, is known for its unique characteristic of being edible even in its fresh and unripened form. This is in contrast to other date varieties that require ripening or softening before they can be consumed. Kutch is the only place in the world where this variety of fresh dates is grown, traded, and consumed on a commercial scale.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Recently, Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a geographical indication (GI) tag, after Gir kesar mango.
Source: Forum IAS
