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FAO's Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) designation recognizes traditional agricultural landscapes that combine biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, and cultural heritage, promoting _____ farming practices for sustainable development.

  1. industrial
  2. conventional
  3. agroecological
  4. monoculture

Answer: agroecological

GIAHS sites showcase time-tested practices like terracing, agroforestry, and integrated crop-livestock systems. By supporting these dynamic conservation approaches, FAO helps preserve biocultural diversity, enhance climate resilience, and sustain rural livelihoods.

Topic Food and Agriculture Organization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway
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