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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 38

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2020 - 10 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

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Of the following products, which one has earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, in the year 2019?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Locks.

The product from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, that earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2019 is the Dindigul lock. This traditional, handmade lock is renowned for its exceptional quality and durability, so much so that Dindigul is often called "Lock City." The GI status, granted in August 2019, recognises the unique craftsmanship of over 3,000 artisan units concentrated around the region and helps protect the heritage and livelihood of its makers.