Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Native Perspectives Exam
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What characteristic is associated with Indigenous Knowledge according to the text?

  • Rapid changes and evolution
  • Dependence on technological advancements
  • Inconsistency and lack of credibility
  • Stability and accumulation over time (correct)

    • How is Indigenous Knowledge transmitted according to the text?

  • Through written documents and textbooks
  • Through online platforms and digital media
  • Through scientific experiments and research papers
  • Through oral tradition across generations (correct)

    • What role does the Authority System play in governing Indigenous Knowledge?

  • It has no role in governing resource use
  • It leads to misinterpretation and trivialization of traditional understanding
  • It limits the capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge
  • It governs resource use with rules like respect and obligation to share (correct)

    • According to the text, what is a significant challenge faced by Indigenous people in communicating traditional knowledge?

    <p>Misinterpretation due to richness and subtlety of traditional understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Indigenous Knowledge encompass according to the text?

    <p>All forms of knowledge, technologies, skills, practices, and beliefs aiding stable livelihoods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of traditional knowledge?

    <p>Refers to knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is traditional knowledge transmitted?

    <p>Orally passed down from generation to generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does WIPO's definition of traditional knowledge include?

    <p>Indigenous knowledge in areas like agriculture, medicine, biodiversity, and expressions of folklore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to native people's definition, what does traditional knowledge encompass?

    <p>Teachings and experiences passed down, encompassing environmental knowledge, weather, resources, and relationships between things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms does traditional knowledge encompass?

    <p>Collective ownership encompassing stories, songs, folklore, proverbs, cultural values, rituals, community laws, local language, and agricultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of India is covered by forests?

    <p>23%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act enacted?

    <p>2006</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main empowerment for recognition initiation granted by the act?

    <p>Gram Sabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the 2013 highlights with regards to claims and land titles?

    <p>3.3 million claims; 40% resulted in land titles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cited as one of the key challenges in the implementation of the act?

    <p>Awareness gaps among bureaucrats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPVFR) in India?

    <p>To provide legal protection through Plant Breeder's Rights and stimulate agricultural development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the criteria for the protection of plant varieties under the PPVFR Act?

    <p>Distinct, uniform, stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the objectives of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

    <p>Conservation of biological resources, sustainable management, fair and equitable benefit sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can apply for plant variety protection under the PPVFR Act?

    <p>Breeder, successor, assignee, farmer, university</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Biological Resources' include as per the Biological Diversity Act?

    <p>Plants, animals, micro-organisms, genetic material, and by-products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Knowledge

    • Indigenous Knowledge is associated with the characteristic of being holistic and interconnected.
    • Indigenous Knowledge is transmitted through oral traditions, stories, and cultural practices.

    Authority System and Indigenous Knowledge

    • The Authority System plays a role in governing Indigenous Knowledge by recognizing the authority of indigenous peoples to manage and control their knowledge.

    Challenges in Communicating Traditional Knowledge

    • A significant challenge faced by Indigenous people in communicating traditional knowledge is the threat of misappropriation and exploitation.

    Scope of Traditional Knowledge

    • Traditional knowledge encompasses the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities.
    • The scope of traditional knowledge includes agricultural practices, forest management, and traditional medicine.

    Transmission of Traditional Knowledge

    • Traditional knowledge is transmitted through generations by word of mouth, stories, and cultural practices.

    WIPO's Definition of Traditional Knowledge

    • WIPO's definition of traditional knowledge includes knowledge, innovations, and cultural expressions of indigenous and local communities.

    Native People's Definition of Traditional Knowledge

    • According to native people's definition, traditional knowledge encompasses the cultural, spiritual, and traditional practices of indigenous peoples.

    Forms of Traditional Knowledge

    • Traditional knowledge encompasses various forms, including music, dance, art, literature, and folklore.

    Forest Coverage in India

    • Approximately 22.5% of India is covered by forests.

    Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act

    • The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act was enacted in 2006.
    • The main empowerment granted by the act is the recognition of the right to forestland and resources for tribal communities.

    Highlights of the Act (2013)

    • In 2013, 144,183 claims were received, and 44,133 titles were distributed.

    Challenges in Implementing the Act

    • One of the key challenges cited in the implementation of the act is the lack of awareness among forest dwelling communities.

    Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPVFR)

    • The purpose of the PPVFR Act is to protect the rights of farmers and plant breeders.
    • One of the criteria for the protection of plant varieties under the PPVFR Act is the novelty of the variety.

    Biological Diversity Act, 2002

    • The objectives of the Biological Diversity Act include the conservation of biological resources, sustainable use of biological resources, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits.
    • Biological resources, as per the Biological Diversity Act, include plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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