Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?

1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees

2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma

3. Tirupathi Laddu

Select the correct Answer using the code given below:

The correct option is 1 and 3 only.

A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. Let's analyze each of the items mentioned in the question:

1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees: This traditional textile from Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) is globally renowned for its intricate gold and silver brocade work. It was officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2009. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma: While this is a highly popular and traditional culinary dish from Rajasthan, it has not been accorded a Geographical Indication status. Culinary recipes or general dishes of this nature are typically not registered as GIs unless they meet specific, strictly standardized geographical origin criteria. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

3. Tirupathi Laddu: The Tirupathi Laddu, offered as a prasadam at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2009 under the foodstuff category to protect its unique preparation methods and prevent piracy. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Therefore, since statements 1 and 3 are correct while statement 2 is incorrect, the correct selection is 1 and 3 only.