Consider the following pairs: Agro Product State 1. Pokkali Paddy Kerala 2. Feni Spirit Goa 3. Judima Rice wine Assam Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3 In News The Pokkali rice cycle is from April 15 to November 15 with shrimp and fish farmers occupying the fields in the remaining period. But with fish farmers upsetting the cycle, there is widespread fear that Pokkali may be facing the threat of extinction Key Points Pokkali Paddy: The Pokkali variety of rice is known for its saltwater resistance and flourishes in the rice paddies of the coastal Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Thrissur districts of Kerala. . Hence, pair 1 is correct. The uniqueness of the rice has brought it the Geographical Indication (GI) tag and is the subject of continuing research. It had been in the news because of its uniqueness and also because a group of people in Kerala have been trying to revive the cultivation of the rice variety in the State. About 80% of the rice paddies in the Sundarbans faced the problem of saltwater incursion. If the Pokkali experiment succeeds, it would be a good step to turn around the fortunes of the farmers. Feni Spirit: Goa government has classified Feni, country liquor as the heritage spirit of the state. In this regard, the state government has opined not to categorize it as country liquor as it is presently defined under the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964. Hence, pair 2 is correct. Feni is a form of spirit(alcohol) produced exclusively in the coastal state Feni is the first liquor product in the country to obtain such status and got its Geographical Indication certification in 2000. It is used in various cultural traditions, and cuisines and is well known for its medicinal value also. Feni is a brew made from coconut or cashew fruits and is synonymous with the Goan ethos and identity. Judima Rice wine: Judima, the wine brewed by the Dimasa community in Assam , has been awarded the geographical indication (GI) tag . Hence, pair 3 is correct. This wine is made from rice and a certain herb. It is the first beverage from the northeastern region to earn this label. Judima is intrinsic to the social and cultural life of the Dimasas. The GI tag for the drink came 14 years after the ginger of the adjoining Karbi Anglong district received its geographical indication.