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Tamil Nadu's famous 'Cumbum Grapes' gets GI tag

Published on April 17, 2023
Current Context: Tamil Nadu's famous Cumbum Panneer Thratchai, also known as Cumbum grapes, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Tamil Nadu's famous 'Cumbum Grapes' gets GI tag
  • 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 tag
a. Tamil Nadu

b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Kerala
d. Karnataka
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