Essence of Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Meaning

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What does traditional knowledge refer to?

Knowledge gained from modern technology

Innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities (correct)

Knowledge gained from international communities

Scientific knowledge only

How is traditional knowledge transmitted from generation to generation?

Orally (correct)

Through written books

Through digital media

Through scientific research

What forms can traditional knowledge take?

Scientific journals and publications

Technology patents and trademarks

Computer programming languages

Folklore, proverbs, and community laws (correct)

What does traditional knowledge include the development of?

Plant species and animal breeds Signup and view all the answers

What is an open-ended way to refer to tradition-based literary, artistic or scientific works?

"Traditional knowledge" Signup and view all the answers

What does traditional knowledge tend to be collectively owned as?

"Traditional knowledge" Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the definition of traditional knowledge used by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?

Agricultural knowledge, medicinal knowledge, biodiversity-related knowledge, and spiritual expressions Signup and view all the answers

How do Native people define traditional knowledge according to the text?

It is practical common sense based on teachings and experiences passed on from generation to generation Signup and view all the answers

Why is the communication of traditional knowledge hampered for many indigenous people according to the text?

Competition from other cultures that capture the imagination of the young Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of traditional knowledge as mentioned in the text?

It cannot be compartmentalized and cannot be separated from the people who hold it Signup and view all the answers

Why do some science practitioners incorrectly trivialize traditional understanding as per the text?

Because they collect traditional knowledge without contextual elements Signup and view all the answers

What do many indigenous people struggle with in preserving traditional knowledge according to the text?

The lack of capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge to the young Signup and view all the answers

What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge for many indigenous people as mentioned in the text?

Competition from other cultures that capture the imagination of the young Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of traditional knowledge according to Native people as per the text?

"It is rooted in the spiritual health, culture, and language of the people" Signup and view all the answers

Why do some indigenous people struggle with preserving traditional knowledge according to the text?

"Because they are bombarded by technology that teaches them non-indigenous ways" Signup and view all the answers

What has been vital for the government’s sustained success and other agencies’ conservation efforts in India?

The reverence that local communities have for Nature Signup and view all the answers

Why have the government’s conservation activities created fear amongst the indigenous people in India?

Due to losing their existence in lands they had inhabited for decades Signup and view all the answers

What leads to the conservation of a wide variety of plants by the ethnic and indigenous people in India?

Religious beliefs and dependence on these plants for edible purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the proper implementation of the Forests Rights Act, 2006 in India?

Balancing the right to life and livelihood with the right to environment Signup and view all the answers

How do indigenous people and biodiversity complement each other in India?

Indigenous people depend on biodiversity for their survival Signup and view all the answers

What role does the magico-religious belief of plants play in the conservation efforts of ethnic and indigenous people in India?

It leads to the conservation of plants in their natural habitat Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) mentioned in the text?

To grant land and produce rights to forest-dwelling communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason behind the conflict between indigenous people and conservationists after the designation of a World Heritage Site?

Disruption of the lives of indigenous people by outside intervention Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the illegal encroachment of forest land prior to the Forest Conservation Act?

It was a widespread problem Signup and view all the answers

What role did indigenous people play in preserving the biodiversity of virgin forests, as mentioned in the text?

They conserved flora and fauna in sacred groves Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of forcibly removing tribal peoples from their land, as stated in the text?

Violation of human rights and environmental damage Signup and view all the answers

What was the dramatic shift brought by the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in 2006?

It addressed historical injustices by conferring rights over forest land and produce to local communities Signup and view all the answers

Why has the constitutionality of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) been challenged in the Supreme Court according to the text?

As it goes beyond legislative competence and conflicts with state subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the root cause of conflict between indigenous people and conservationists after the announcement of a natural habitat as a World Heritage Site?

Isolation of indigenous people from their natural habitats Signup and view all the answers

What has been the dismal record of many states in India related to implementing the Forest Rights Act (FRA)?

Recognition of only 5.7% of total claims made under FRA Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about indigenous people's role in preserving medicinal plants for various treatments?

Playing a vital role in cultivation and propagation of medicinal plants Signup and view all the answers

Essence of Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Meaning

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What does traditional knowledge refer to?

How is traditional knowledge transmitted from generation to generation?

What forms can traditional knowledge take?

What does traditional knowledge include the development of?

What is an open-ended way to refer to tradition-based literary, artistic or scientific works?

What does traditional knowledge tend to be collectively owned as?

What is included in the definition of traditional knowledge used by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?

How do Native people define traditional knowledge according to the text?

Why is the communication of traditional knowledge hampered for many indigenous people according to the text?

What is a characteristic of traditional knowledge as mentioned in the text?

Why do some science practitioners incorrectly trivialize traditional understanding as per the text?

What do many indigenous people struggle with in preserving traditional knowledge according to the text?

What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge for many indigenous people as mentioned in the text?

What is a characteristic of traditional knowledge according to Native people as per the text?

Why do some indigenous people struggle with preserving traditional knowledge according to the text?

What has been vital for the government’s sustained success and other agencies’ conservation efforts in India?

Why have the government’s conservation activities created fear amongst the indigenous people in India?

What leads to the conservation of a wide variety of plants by the ethnic and indigenous people in India?

What is required for the proper implementation of the Forests Rights Act, 2006 in India?

How do indigenous people and biodiversity complement each other in India?

What role does the magico-religious belief of plants play in the conservation efforts of ethnic and indigenous people in India?

What is the main purpose of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) mentioned in the text?

What is the primary reason behind the conflict between indigenous people and conservationists after the designation of a World Heritage Site?

What does the text imply about the illegal encroachment of forest land prior to the Forest Conservation Act?

What role did indigenous people play in preserving the biodiversity of virgin forests, as mentioned in the text?

What is the impact of forcibly removing tribal peoples from their land, as stated in the text?

What was the dramatic shift brought by the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in 2006?

Why has the constitutionality of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) been challenged in the Supreme Court according to the text?

What is the root cause of conflict between indigenous people and conservationists after the announcement of a natural habitat as a World Heritage Site?

What has been the dismal record of many states in India related to implementing the Forest Rights Act (FRA)?

What does the text suggest about indigenous people's role in preserving medicinal plants for various treatments?

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