The tagline 'Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India' is associated with the logo for
- A.Archaeological Survey of India
- B.India Tourism Development Corporation
- C.Geological Survey of India
- D.Geographical Indications (GI) of India
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Explanation
The correct answer is D, Geographical Indications (GI) of India. In November 2018 the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion of the Commerce Ministry launched a common logo for GI-tagged products with the tagline "Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India".
A geographical indication is a sign used on products that come from a particular place and owe their quality or fame to it, such as Darjeeling Tea, the first Indian product to be registered, in 2004. India's GI law is the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into force in 2003, and the GI Registry is at Chennai. The logo was meant to give buyers one recognisable mark of genuine regional products, from handicrafts and handlooms to farm goods.
A is wrong: the Archaeological Survey of India protects monuments and does not use this tagline. B is wrong: the India Tourism Development Corporation runs hotels and tourism services. C is wrong: the Geological Survey of India studies rocks and minerals.
Exam tip: GI Act 1999, in force 2003; GI Registry Chennai; first GI Darjeeling Tea; GI logo tagline "Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India".
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