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Which of the following Statements about the Geographical Indications tags (GI Tags) is False?

Q: Answer-Which of the following Statements about the Geographical Indications tags (GI Tags) is False?

A GI or Geographical Indication is a name or a sign given to certain products that relate to a specific geographical location or origins like a region, town or country. Geographical indications are typically used for wine and spirit drinks, foodstuffs, agricultural products, handicrafts, and industrial products. GI tags are issued as per the Geographical Indications of Goods Registration and Protection Act,1999. This tag is issued by the Geographical Indication Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

A GI tag is a name or a sign given to certain products that relate to a specific geographical location or origins

B Only handicrafts and food products are eligible to get such tags.

C Geographical Indications are covered as a component of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.

D It is issued by the Geographical Indication Registry.

E It comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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