Saffron of Kishtwar district has received a GI tag

Current Context: The Saffron of Kishtwar district, along with other regions of Kashmir, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indications Registry on 21st November 2023.

• A GI tag is a name or mark given to products that have unique features and special qualities associated with a specific region.
• The GI tag will help Kashmiri saffron to gain more prominence and recognition in the domestic and global markets.
• It will also protect the product from being imitated or adulterated by other producers. Kashmiri saffron is renowned for its longer and thicker stigmas, natural deep-red colour, high aroma, bitter flavour, and medicinal properties.
• It is the only saffron in the world grown at an altitude of 1,600 m to 1,800 m above sea level.

Question:

Q.1 Where is the Saffron of Kishtwar district grown?
a. Highlands of Jammu and Kashmir.
b. Lowlands of Jammu and Kashmir.
c. Both A and B.
d. None of the above.