Q. Recently, the traditional Etikoppaka toys acquired Geographical Indications (GI) tag. What is/are unique about the toys?

1. These toys are made from soft wood called “Ankudu” wood.
2. These are coloured with natural dyes derived from seeds, lacquer, bark, roots and leaves.
3. These toys are made in a small village in Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct option from codes given below:  
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Etikoppaka village is located on the banks of the river Varaha in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Recently, the traditional Etikoppaka toys received the GI Tag. The toys are unique in shape and the material used. They are made of wood and painted with natural dyes. There is no heavy metal or toxic content and that is these are eco-friendly toys. The natural dyes are prepared from seeds, lacquer, bark, roots and leaves. The wood used is from “Ankudi Karra” tree that is soft in nature and the art is also known as turned wood Lacquer craft.