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 sup

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Q: 2 (IAS/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 landscapers, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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General Knowledge

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IAS

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The Food and Agriculture Organization`s (FAO) initiative of `Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)` is designed to protect and promote traditional farming systems.

Let`s break down each option:

1. The first option suggests using modern farming technology and financial support to increase agricultural productivity in GIAHS. This is actually contradicting the concept of GIAHS which is about preserving traditional farming methods. Therefore, option 1 is incorrect.

2. The second option is accurate as it aligns with the goal of GIAHS to safeguard environmentally sustainable traditional farm practices, landscapes, biodiversity, and the knowledge systems of local communities. So, option 2 is correct.

3. The third option deals with Geographical Indication status for all agricultural varieties in GIAHS. While this provides economic protection, it`s not the overall goal of the GIAHS initiative. Hence, option 3 is incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is only option 2. The aim of the GIAHS initiative is to protect, not to modernize or commercially exploit traditional farming systems and their associated landscapes and biodiversity.