The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to

2016

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. The provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such
identifies GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)

1 and 3 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(b)

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. GIAHS aims to protect traditional agricultural systems. It will not provide any modern technology and training. Statement 2 is correct. GIAHS aims to identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities. Statement 3 is also incorrect. There is no such provision. Tikdam: when name itself suggests it’s for heritage, why wpudl it provide training in modern tenchnolgy statement 3, all the varieties is refflag.