UPSC Prelims 2016·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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  1. A1 and 3 only
  2. B2 onlyCorrect
  3. C2 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. The overall goal of this initiative is to identify and safeguard unique traditional farm practices, their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity, and the knowledge systems of local communities that have evolved over generations. It emphasizes conservation through dynamic management, aiming to sustain these systems and the livelihoods they support. Statement 1 is incorrect because GIAHS focuses on safeguarding traditional practices, not primarily on introducing modern technology to greatly enhance productivity, which could undermine the traditional aspects. Statement 3 is incorrect as providing Geographical Indication (GI) status is not the overall goal of GIAHS; GI is a separate intellectual property right, whereas GIAHS focuses on the heritage system itself.
geography: The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural syst

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