Question: The famous Naga Cucumber recently got the GI tag, it belongs to which region?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Nagaland
(c) Manipur
(d) Meghalaya
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • Nagaland's "sweet cucumber" was awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag.
  • Naga cucumber is recognised for its sweetness and unique green colour.
  • It is rich in potassium and has low calories.
  • Nagaland has the fifth-highest cultivation of cucumber area-wise and ranks third in production.
  • Geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product under provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
  • Tribes like Konyak are found to grow cucumber all throughout the year by seed to seed method depending upon the soil type.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://newsonair.com/2021/09/25/naga-cucumber-from-nagaland-gets-gi-tag/