Q. Which of the following coffee varieties have been awarded GI (Geographical Indication) tag by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade?
- Coorg Arabica
- Chikmagalur Arabica
- Wayanad Robusta
- Araku Valley Arabica
- Bababudangiris Arabica
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer:
1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Notes:
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has awarded GI tag to five varieties of Indian coffee.
- The five varieties include
- Coorg Arabica coffee, grown specifically in the region of Kodagu district in Karnataka.
- Wayanad Robusta coffee, grown specifically in the region of Wayanad district which is situated on the eastern portion of Kerala.
- Chikmagalur Arabica coffee, grown specifically in the region of Chikmagalur district which is situated in the Deccan plateau, falling under the Malnad region of Karnataka.
- Araku Valley Arabica coffee from the hilly tracks of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha region grown at an elevation of 900-1100m Mean Sea Level (MSL).
- Bababudangiris Arabica coffee, grown specifically in the birthplace of coffee in India. The region is situated in the central portion of Chikmagalur district.