Threats to Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Preservation
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What is the primary threat to traditional knowledge?

  • Modernization of lifestyles
  • Lack of recognition and respect for traditional knowledge holders
  • Encroachment of modern lifestyles and migration (correct)
  • Rapid advancements in science and technology

    • Why is it essential to preserve traditional knowledge?

  • To conserve biodiversity and preserve cultural heritage (correct)
  • To promote modernization and development
  • To recognize and respect traditional knowledge holders
  • To obtain patents for exclusive use

    • What is biopiracy?

  • Theft of indigenous knowledge
  • Theft of traditional knowledge with the intention of obtaining a patent (correct)
  • Theft of genetic resources
  • Theft of intellectual property

    • What is the consequence of not protecting traditional knowledge?

    <p>Undermining of community cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Colgate case an example of?

    <p>Biopiracy of traditional knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons to protect traditional knowledge?

    <p>To conserve biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of dietary recommendations based on an individual's body constitution?

    <p>To restore the balance of elements in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to ensure the protection of natural resources for future generations?

    <p>To eliminate pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that has influenced the evolution of regional health foods in India?

    <p>Climate, culture, and cropping practices of a region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of environmental protection in the context of global warming?

    <p>To protect the environment from the harmful effects of global warming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the cumulative knowledge and practices developed by local communities over time?

    <p>Indigenous Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Bank, what is equally essential for sustainable development as physical and financial capital?

    <p>Knowledge capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of India's varied agro-climatic conditions?

    <p>They support a wide range of plant and animal species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis component of a country's knowledge system?

    <p>Indigenous Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is environmental protection crucial in modern times?

    <p>To prevent the destruction of our world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of digital media in environmental protection?

    <p>To spark a revolution and prevent destruction of our world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of understanding Indigenous Knowledge in the agricultural sector?

    <p>Enhanced sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not addressing environmental issues?

    <p>A serious threat to humankind's continued survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe for a new plant variety to be considered not in the public domain in India?

    <p>One year before the date of filing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Extant Variety in the context of plant varieties in India?

    <p>A variety that is notified under the Seed Act, 1966</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a Farmer's Variety in the context of plant varieties in India?

    <p>It is a variety that has been traditionally cultivated and evolved by the farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Essentially Derived Variety (EDV) in the context of plant varieties in India?

    <p>A variety that is predominantly derived from the initial variety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an Essentially Derived Variety (EDV) that distinguishes it from the initial variety?

    <p>It is clearly distinguishable from the initial variety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the PPVFR Act 2001 in the context of plant varieties in India?

    <p>To exclude certain plant varieties from legal protection in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of incorporating indigenous knowledge into development approaches?

    <p>Recognizing, valuing, and validating it against intended objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of documenting indigenous knowledge?

    <p>To ensure information is not lost and to protect communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is indigenous knowledge relevant to the developmental process?

    <p>It is an important ingredient for development through a participatory approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of development agents in utilizing indigenous knowledge?

    <p>Recognizing and valuing it in their interactions with local communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of documenting indigenous knowledge in the agriculture sector?

    <p>It accelerates technological change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between indigenous knowledge and global knowledge?

    <p>Indigenous knowledge is a part of global knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

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