Question

Geographical indication tag (GI tag) in India was enacted during the year?

• A. 1990
• B. 1993
• C. 1996
• D. 1999

Hint:

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, which provides the legal basis for GI tags in India, was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 1999. It came into force later, in 2003.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: India's GI Act follows the WTO TRIPS Agreement, so it cannot predate WTO formation in 1995.
Step 2: This eliminates 1990 and 1993.
Step 3: Parliament passed the GI Act in 1999, later enforced from 2003.
Step 4: Correct answer: 1999.