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The FAO accords the status of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?

  1. 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. 2.To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity, and knowledge systems of the local communities.
  3. 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.

  1. A.1 and 3 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

The GIAHS initiative by the FAO aims to recognize and protect agricultural systems that are both culturally and ecologically significant. It focuses on preserving unique biodiversity, traditional knowledge, and the socio-cultural context of these heritage systems, ensuring their long-term sustainability. The program emphasizes safeguarding these practices rather than imposing modern interventions or granting specific IP statuses like GI.

Source: UPSC gs1 2016

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