| 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 GIAH5 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 codes given below |
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 Only
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Exp. [b] Objectives of GIAHS ? To understand and appreciate the nature friendly agricultural practices of local and tribal populations around the world. ? TO document indigenous knowledge. ? To conserve and promote these knowledge at global scale to promote food security, sustainable development. ? Providing incentives for local population by measures like eco-labelling, eco-tourism. GIAHS site is chosen with following considerations ? The provision of local food security ? High levels of agricultural biodiversity and associated biological diversity ? Store of indigenous knowledge ? Ingenuity of management systems GIAHS Sites in India (i) Koraput (Odisha) Rich biodiversity, growing several verieties of Paddy, millets, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables. (ii) Kuthanad Below sea level rice cultivation site, only such system in India.
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