West Bengal's GI Tagged Textiles
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Which state has recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for Tangail Cotton Sarees, Korial Sarees, and Garad Silk Sarees?

  • Odisha
  • West Bengal (correct)
  • Mizoram
  • Assam

Which of the following sarees is known for its finer count and extra warp designs using colored yarn?

  • Benarasi Sarees
  • Tangail Cotton Sarees (correct)
  • Garad Silk Sarees
  • Korial Sarees

Which of the following products of Odisha did not receive geographical indication (GI) tags status from the Geographical Indications Registry in January 2024?

  • Mayurbhanj Kai Chutney
  • Lanjia Saura painting
  • Wancho Wooden Craft (correct)
  • Dungaria Kondh embroidered shawl

Which district in present Bangladesh is the Tangail Cotton Sarees named after?

<p>Tangail (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about Korial Sarees?

<p>They have heavy gold and silver embellishments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is traditionally worn during pujas in West Bengal?

<p>Garad Silk Sarees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which district are Garad Silk Sarees typically woven?

<p>Murshidabad (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many products of Odisha received geographical indication (GI) tags from the Geographical Indications Registry?

<p>7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023?

<p>To modernise and simplify the registration and declaration process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the CEC and ECs appointed according to the bill?

<p>By the President based on a selection committee's recommendation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term of office for the CEC and ECs?

<p>6 years or till the age of 65, whichever is earlier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which products from Arunachal Pradesh have recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tag status?

<p>Adi Kekir, Handmade Carpet, and Wancho Wooden Craft (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many GI products does Arunachal Pradesh have in total?

<p>8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the registry that awarded the GI tag to Arunachal Pradesh's products?

<p>Geographical Indications Registry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state are the products Adi Kekir, Handmade Carpet, and Wancho Wooden Craft from?

<p>Arunachal Pradesh (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the Geographical Indications Registry?

<p>Chennai, Tamil Nadu (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state has declared Poila Baisakh as its State day?

<p>West Bengal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the festival held in Assam from 1st to 5th January 2024?

<p>Chandubi Festival (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who inaugurated the 14th edition of the Chandubi Festival?

<p>Hemanga Thakuria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the song penned by Rabindranath Tagore in support of the Bangabhanga Rodh movement?

<p>Banglar Mati, Banglar Jal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Rabindranath Tagore win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

<p>1913 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which village in the Kamrup district organised the 14th edition of the Chandubi Festival?

<p>Rajapara (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the souvenir released during the Chandubi Festival?

<p>Lokeia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following communities is NOT celebrated during the Chandubi Festival?

<p>Odia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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