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?

Undermining of community cultures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Colgate case an example of?

Biopiracy of traditional knowledge (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons to protect traditional knowledge?

To conserve biodiversity (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To restore the balance of elements in the body (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To eliminate pollution (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Climate, culture, and cropping practices of a region (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect the environment from the harmful effects of global warming (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Indigenous Knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Knowledge capital (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They support a wide range of plant and animal species (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Indigenous Knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is environmental protection crucial in modern times?

To prevent the destruction of our world (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of digital media in environmental protection?

To spark a revolution and prevent destruction of our world (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Enhanced sustainable development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not addressing environmental issues?

A serious threat to humankind's continued survival (A) 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?

One year before the date of filing (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

A variety that is notified under the Seed Act, 1966 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is a variety that has been traditionally cultivated and evolved by the farmers (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

A variety that is predominantly derived from the initial variety (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It is clearly distinguishable from the initial variety (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To exclude certain plant varieties from legal protection in India (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Recognizing, valuing, and validating it against intended objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of documenting indigenous knowledge?

To ensure information is not lost and to protect communities (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is indigenous knowledge relevant to the developmental process?

It is an important ingredient for development through a participatory approach (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Recognizing and valuing it in their interactions with local communities (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It accelerates technological change (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between indigenous knowledge and global knowledge?

Indigenous knowledge is a part of global knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers