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.
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 only
Correct Answer
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Option (b) is correct because the GIAHS initiative focuses on the conservation and sustainable management of traditional agricultural systems that preserve biodiversity, cultural heritage, and resilient landscapes. Statement 1 is incorrect as the program emphasizes traditional wisdom over modern industrial technology, and Statement 3 is false because Geographical Indication (GI) is a separate legal intellectual property right not automatically conferred by the FAO. The core concept being tested is the distinction between agricultural heritage conservation (preserving existing traditional systems) and agricultural modernization (productivity-driven industrialization).
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