A
Environmental impact assessments and wildlife clearances
B
Patents, industrial designs, trademarks, and geographical indications
C
Corporate governance standards and foreign direct investment limits
D
Telecommunication spectrum allocation and broadcasting norms
Correct answer: (b) Patents, industrial designs, trademarks, and geographical indications
Explanation
Statement B correctly reflects the statutory domain of the CGPDTM over intellectual property rights like patents, designs, trademarks, and GIs. Options A, C, and D fall under entirely different regulatory ministries.
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