Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2022 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Acknowledging the years of efforts of tribal people in conserving 130 varieties of indigenous cultivars of rice, Koraput district was declared as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. *
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Correct answer: (C) Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of United Nations: 2002
The Koraput Traditional Agricultural System was recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 2012.
Koraput was recognised for the remarkable efforts of its tribal communities — including the Kondh, Gadaba, Bondha, and Paraja tribes — in conserving and nurturing over 130 indigenous varieties of rice along with a rich diversity of other crops over centuries through traditional farming practices.
About GIAHS
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems |
| Established by | FAO in 2002 |
| Purpose | Recognise and safeguard traditional farming systems |
| India’s GIAHS sites | Koraput (Odisha), Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming (Kerala), Saffron Heritage (Kashmir), Pampore Saffron (J\\\&K) |
