Q. Which rice variety became Bihar's second Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged rice in 2023?
Answer:
Marcha rice
Notes: Marcha rice, a non-Basmati aromatic variety grown in West Champaran, Bihar, received the GI tag in July 2023 as Bihar's second GI-tagged rice after Katarni. The GI tag ensures legal protection and regional exclusivity for the Marcha rice variety.