Which of the following statement about white onion is/are correct? 1. The White Onion of Alibaug in Maharashtra has received a ‘Geographical Indication’. 2. The soil of Alibaug has high sulphur content which makes onion low pungent and sweet in taste. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: GI Tag for White Onions:

The White Onion of Alibaug in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has received a ‘Geographical Indication’.
Alibaug is a coastal town in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. The soil of Alibaug taluka has low sulphur content. Due to this, onions here have low pungency, sweet taste, ‘no tear’ factor, low pyruvic acid, high protein, fat and fibre content, besides high antioxidant compounds (quercetin).
It boosts immunity, helps with insomnia, blood cleaning, blood pressure and heatrelated ailments.

Source: EPIC August 2022