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Sirsi betel nut is the first areca nut to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. In which state is this betel nut grown?

Sirsi betel nut is the first areca nut to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. In which state is this betel nut grown? Correct Answer Karnataka

The correct answer is Karnataka.

  • Sirsi betel nut is the first areca nut to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag is grown in Karnataka(Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka).
  • Arecanut, known as supari or betel nut, made its entry into the list of agricultural produce for the first time with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘Sirsi Supari’.
  • The GI tag was accorded by the Registrar of Geographical Indications in March 2019.
  • Sirsi-based Agri cooperative, Totagars’ Cooperative Sale Society (TSS) Ltd is the registered proprietor of the Sirsi Supari. 

Additional Information

About Karnataka:

  • Chief Minister - Basavaraj Bommai.
  • State animal - Indian Elephant.
  • State bird - Indian roller.
  • National Parks - Nagarahole, Bhadra, Bandipur National Park.

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