Which statement about the area covered by the registered geographical indication…

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Which statement about the area covered by the registered geographical indication 'Kolhapuri Chappal' is correct?

Option A: It covers only Kolhapur district, because a GI must match one district
Option B: It covers the whole State of Maharashtra and no other State
Option C: It covers districts of both Maharashtra and Karnataka
Option D: It could not be registered, because a GI cannot cross State borders

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Answer: C. It covers districts of both Maharashtra and Karnataka

Explanation

Some geographical indications cross State borders, and Kolhapuri Chappal is registered for districts of both Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Kolhapur-only option is tempting because of the name, but the registered area follows where the goods are actually made, not the boundary of one district or State.

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