Geographical Indications and Environmental Laws

The Geographical Indication of Goods Act was enacted in which year?

• 1997

• 1999

• 2001

• 1995

A Geographical Indication (GI) refers to:

• Name of an inventor

• Origin of goods linked to a specific place

• Global product list

• Patent right

Which of the following is a main objective of the GI Act?

• Patent protection

• Environmental protection

• To protect goods based on geographical origin

• Financial auditing

GI tags are generally granted to:

• Services

• Natural persons only

• Goods linked to a geographical origin

• Foreign companies

Which authority grants GI registration in India?

• SEBI

• RBI

• Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks

• Environment Ministry

The Environmental Protection Act was passed in the aftermath of:

• World War II

• Bhopal Gas Tragedy

• Earthquake in Gujarat

• Tsunami in Chennai

The Act came into force in the year:

• 1984

• 1986

• 1988

• 1991

Which of the following is a key objective of the Environmental Protection Act?

• Promotion of tourism

• Preventing water logging

• Protection and improvement of the environment

• Managing telecom services

The Act gives power to the Central Government to:

• Pass municipal laws

• Take measures to protect and improve the environment

• Fix land rates

• Regulate banks

Which of the following is NOT covered under the Environment Protection Act?

• Air

• Water

• Noise

• Medical insurance