![Tamil Nadu's famous 'Cumbum Grapes' gets GI tag Tamil Nadu's famous 'Cumbum Grapes' gets GI tag](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8BwQRhbApWfM36SQV5rjNewMQ1e7Aj6rownPwxPfNHI-TbP6UooDtIcHyT_A7D-LIgkakGbPCYRTHuESuSIQLFfUsYjC8CWnzshpy9mVofP1YTzwqFe3UF9AqMkyffYMI_ISpK0S-EsIz-1n0IXKPwPkzTPM-kG0tEJI_0zWCad-GNWD16YQHd7ZU/w320-h160-rw/maxresdefault-1.jpg)
- The Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu are home to the 'Grape City of South India', also known as the Cumbum Valley, where the Panneer Thrachai grape is cultivated.
- The Theni district is a major grape producer, but the 'Panneer' variety is predominantly associated with the Cumbum Valley, where 10 villages cultivate this variety over an area of approximately 2,000 acres.
- The Muscat Hamburg, also called the Panneer grape, is renowned for its fast growth and early maturity, making it available in the market almost year-round.
- Introduced to Tamil Nadu in 1832 by a French priest, this grape is rich in vitamins, tartaric acid, antioxidants, and can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Questions:
Q.1 Which state famous 'Cumbum Grapes' gets GI taga. Tamil Nadu
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Kerala
d. Karnataka