The question asks about the international organization whose obligations India complied with by enacting The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. This requires knowledge of international trade agreements and intellectual property rights.
D) WTO — India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 to comply with its obligations under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement), which is part of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements. The TRIPS Agreement mandates member countries to provide for the protection of Geographical Indications.
The question asks to identify the correct aim(s) of the "Digital India" plan. We need to evaluate each statement against the known objectives and initiatives of the Digital India program.
Correct Option: B) 3 only
The question asks for the common term used to refer to household industries. We need to identify the category of industries that primarily operate on a small scale, often within homes, and typically involve family labor and local resources.
Correct Option: B) Small scale industries
The question asks to identify an example of a cottage industry from the given options. A cottage industry is typically a small-scale, decentralized manufacturing business, often operated out of a home, rather than a purpose-built factory. These industries usually involve traditional skills, low capital investment, and local raw materials, producing goods for local consumption or niche markets.
D) Handcrafts — Handcrafts are quintessential examples of cottage industries. They involve skilled individuals or families producing goods manually, often from their homes, using traditional methods and local materials. This fits the definition of a cottage industry perfectly.
| Crafts | Heritage of |
| 1) Puthukkuli shawls | Tamil Nadu |
| 2) Sujni embroidery | Maharashtra |
| 3) Uppada jamdani saris | Karnataka |
The question asks to identify the correct pairs matching traditional crafts/textiles with their respective states. This requires knowledge of the geographical origins of various Indian crafts.
A) 1 only. Based on the analysis, only the first pair (Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu) is correctly matched.