1. Which region’s traditional crafts received Geographical Indication (GI) tags recently?
A) Western India
B) Southern India
C) Northeastern India
D) Northwestern India
2. How many traditional crafts of Assam were granted GI tags?
A) 15
B) 19
C) 12
D) 17
3. Which state’s Rignai Pachra textile received the GI tag?
A) Assam
B) Tripura
C) Meghalaya
D) Nagaland
4. The ‘Pera’ that got the GI tag is associated with which temple?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Tripureswari Temple
C) Jagannath Temple
D) Meenakshi Temple
5. What is the primary purpose of the Approved List of Models & Manufacturers (ALMM) for Solar PV Modules?
A) To increase exports
B) To boost domestic manufacturing
C) To enhance solar module efficiency
D) To promote international trade
6. From when did the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reimpose the ALMM for Solar PV Modules?
A) April 1, 2024
B) March 1, 2024
C) May 1, 2024
D) June 1, 2024
7. The GI tags aim to protect the uniqueness of products from which of the following aspects?
A) Price
B) Quality
C) Origin
D) Packaging
8. Which of the following is not a benefit of the ALMM for Solar PV Modules?
A) Reducing dependency on imports
B) Encouraging use of non-renewable energy
C) Promoting local employment
D) Strengthening the domestic solar industry
9. GI tags help in preserving which of the following?
A) Historical monuments
B) Traditional recipes
C) Cultural heritage
D) Natural resources
10. The imposition of ALMM for Solar PV Modules is expected to have an impact on:
A) Solar panel prices
B) The quality of solar panels
C) The import of solar modules
D) The export of solar modules
11. Which indigenous population of Assam had their products receive GI tags?
A) The Khasi people
B) The Bodo people
C) The Mishing people
D) The Karbi people
12. The GI tag is an indication of which type of property?
A) Intellectual Property
B) Real Estate Property
C) Personal Property
D) Public Property
13. Which ministry is responsible for the ALMM for Solar PV Modules?
A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B) Ministry of Science and Technology
C) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
14. The ALMM for Solar PV Modules primarily affects which sector?
A) Agriculture
B) Textile
C) Energy
D) Information Technology
15. GI tags contribute to which of the following economic aspects?
A) Inflation
B) Deflation
C) Trade Deficit
D) Regional Economies
16. The ALMM for Solar PV Modules is part of India’s efforts to achieve:
A) Sustainable Development Goals
B) Digital India Initiative
C) Make in India Initiative
D) Smart Cities Mission
17. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a product with a GI tag?
A) Mass-produced
B) Unique
C) Authentic
D) Traditional
18. The ALMM for Solar PV Modules will likely encourage:
A) Foreign Direct Investment
B) Import of cheap solar modules
C) Research and Development
D) Use of fossil fuels
19. GI tags are awarded by which entity in India?
A) Reserve Bank of India
B) Geographical Indication Registry
C) Bureau of Indian Standards
D) Indian Patent Office
20. The ALMM for Solar PV Modules is expected to:
A) Decrease solar energy production
B) Increase reliance on imported solar technology
C) Strengthen the domestic solar industry
D) Reduce the quality of solar panels
Answer Keys:
1. Answer: C) Northeastern India
2. Answer: B) 19
3. Answer: B) Tripura
4. Answer: B) Tripureswari Temple
5. Answer: B) To boost domestic manufacturing
6. Answer: A) April 1, 2024
7. Answer: C) Origin
8. Answer: B) Encouraging use of non-renewable energy
9. Answer: C) Cultural heritage
10. Answer: C) The import of solar modules
11. Answer: B) The Bodo people
12. Answer: C) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
13. Answer: C) Energy
14. Answer: A) Intellectual Property
15. Answer: D) Regional Economies
16. Answer: A) Sustainable Development Goals
17. Answer: A) Mass-produced
18. Answer: C) Research and Development
19. Answer: B) Geographical Indication Registry
20. Answer: C) Strengthen the domestic solar industry
