Geographical Indication (GI)

 

Question: Consider following with reference to Geographical Indication (GI) : 

1) The Geographical Indication, which has been recognized by the World Trade Organization, is used to denote the geographical territory from where a product, be it an agricultural produce, natural product or manufactured, and also conveys assurance of qualities or attributes that are unique to that specific geographic region. 

2) India became a signatory to this convention, when, as a member of the WTO, it enacted the Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection Act), 1999, which came into effect from September 15, 2003. 

Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? 

(a)1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 (d) None 

Ans: c