Q. In which of the following states, ‘Kari Ishad Mango’ is grown?

[A] Maharashtra

[B] Karnataka

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] West Bengal

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – Kari Ishad Mango is grown in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The fruit has a short shelf life of about five days. It has two variants — Kari Ishad, which has thin skin, more pulp and is sweeter, and Bili Ishad, which has thick skin and less pulp and sweetness. It has recently received the GI tag.

Source: ForumIAS

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