Daily Quiz-222

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:19 PM Sep 16, 2025 IST

1. Which of the following is not a direct legal benefit of a GI tag?

A) Prevents misuse of the product name

B) Grants monopoly over raw materials nationwide

C) Enhances export potential

D) Protects traditional knowledge linked to the product

2. The GI Registry in India is headquartered in:

A) New Delhi

B) Mumbai

C) Chennai

D) Kolkata

3. A GI tag most directly safeguards which of the following?

A) Patent on manufacturing process

B) Trademark for a company logo

C) Name/indication linked to geographical origin and associated qualities

D) Copyright of a text about the product

4. Which sector in India has NOT commonly been a category for GI registrations?

A) Agricultural products

B) Handicrafts

C) Manufactured goods

D) Patented medicines

5. Which of the following is true about renewal of a GI registration?

A) Renewal is automatic upon expiry.

B) Renewal must be applied for before or after expiry and can be indefinite.

C) Renewal is allowed only once.

D) Renewal is not permitted — the GI lapses after 10 years.

1. B

Explanation: The Act was passed in 1999 and came into force in 2003.

2. C

Explanation: The GI Registry functions under the CGPDTM, within DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

3. B

Explanation: GI registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.

4. B

Explanation: Darjeeling Tea was the first GI in India (registered in 2004).

5. C

Explanation: GI applications can be filed by producers, associations or bodies representing producers’ interests.