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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2018
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 259Interactive Test Mode
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Q259. India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to:

India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to:

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — WTO

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  • India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 to fulfill its obligations under the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which mandates minimum standards of protection for intellectual property rights including Geographical Indications (GIs).
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q259)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — WTO

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (D): "WTO". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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