Q. Consider the following pairs:
- Zardalu Mango – Maharashtra
- Mircha Rice – Assam
- Shahi Litchi – Bihar
- Magahi Paan - Bihar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 3 & 4
Notes:
- Mircha rice of Bihar's West Champaran gets GI tag.
- The size and shape of the grain appear like that of black pepper, hence it is known as Mircha or Marcha Rice.
- The grains and flakes of this rice have a unique aroma that makes it different.
- Other GI products from Bihar –Zardalu mango, Katarni rice of Bhagalpur, Shahi litchi of Muzaffarpur, Magahi paan of Magadh region, and Makhana of Mithila.