GIFT Autonomous, Bhubaneswar

Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge II

QUESTION BANK I
Questions Marks CO BTL
1 1 What is Traditional Knowledge (TK)? 2 1 1

2 Why is traditional knowledge important? 2 1 1

3 Name two examples of traditional knowledge in India. 2 1 1

4 4. Mention any two challenges in protecting traditional knowledge. 2 1 2

5 Write the full form of CBD. 2 1 2

6 Define Bio-piracy. 2 2 2

7 Why is there a need to protect traditional knowledge? 2 3 2

8 Write the full form of TKDL 2 2 3

9 Give any two examples of traditional agricultural practices. 2 4 2

10 What is meant by indigenous knowledge? 2 1 2

11 What is the main objective of the Forest Rights Act, 2006? 2 2 3

12 What is the main objective of the Forest Rights Act, 2006? 2 1 2

14 What does the PPV\&FR Act, 2001 aim to protect? 2 4 3

15 . Why was the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 enacted? 2 3 1

17 2. Name the three main institutions created under this Act. 2 1 3

18 3. What is meant by “biological resources” under this Act? 2 2 1

19 State the penalty for violating the Biological Diversity Act. 2 4 2

20 Give two examples of Indian products registered under the GI Act. 2 3 1

21 How long does GI registration remain valid? 2 2 3

22 How long is the protection period for trees and vines? 2 2 4

23 Who can register a plant variety under the PPV\&FR Act? 2 5 1

24 What is the purpose of the Plant Genome Saviour Award? 2 1

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 25 What is meant by “traditional knowledge” under the 2016 Bill? 2 4

Section B

1 1 Explain the nature and characteristics of Traditional Knowledg 6 1 `1

2 Explain the role of women in traditional practices related to agriculture 6 1 1

and animal husbandry
3 Compare Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science with examples 6 2 2

4 Explain the importance of protecting traditional knowledge. 6 2 3

5 Write a short note on Turmeric Patent Controversy. 6 2 2

6 What steps has the Indian government taken to protect traditional 6 2 3

knowledge?

7 Discuss the role of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) in 6 2 3

protecting traditional knowledge.
8 Explain key features of the nature of Traditional Knowledge. 6 2 1

9 Describe the different types of traditional knowledge 6 3 2

10 Discuss the process of recognition of rights under FRA, highlighting the 6 3 3

role of the Gram Sabha and committees.

11 Explain the key rights granted to farmers under the PPVFR Act. 6 3 4

12 Why is the Bill considered necessary to protect Indian heritage and 6 3 4

prevent biopiracy?

14 How does the GI Act help in preserving cultural heritage and traditional 6 3 4
knowledge?

15 Explain the process of GI registration under the GI Act, 2003. 6 3 4

16 Why is the protection of Traditional Knowledge essential in the present 6 3 4

context?
17 What are the key provisions of Indian IP laws that deal with the 6 2 2
protection of Traditional Knowledge?

Section C

1 8 1 1
Explain in detail the scope of Traditional Knowledge in modern society
with suitable examples.

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2 Explain the value of Traditional Knowledge in Global Economy 8 1 1

3 Explain the major challenges faced in safeguarding traditional 8 2 2

knowledge from misuse.

4 Outline the concepts of Traditional Technical Knowledge (TTK) and 8 2 2

Traditional Value and Ethics (TVE), with suitable examples.

5 Why was the Forest Rights Act, 2006 considered necessary? Explain the 8 2 2
historical context and objectives of the Act.

6 What were the major criticisms and controversies related to the Forest 8 3 2
Rights Act, 2006? Discuss the views of both supporters and critics.

7 Discuss the significance of the PPVFR Act in promoting agricultural 8 3 2

innovation and protecting farmers’ rights.

8 Discuss the key objectives and major provisions of the Biological 8 3 3

Diversity Act, 2002.
9 Discuss the major provisions of the Traditional Knowledge Bill, 2016, 8 3 3
and analyze the challenges and limitations of implementing the
Traditional Knowledge Bill effectively.

10 Discuss the features, significance, and benefits of the Geographical 8 3 4

Indications Act, 2003.
11 Describe the global measures and agreements related to TK protection 8 3 3
(CBD, Nagoya Protocol, WIPO).
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11 Evaluate the role of the Government of India in protecting Traditional 10 2 2

Knowledge .
12 Discuss the historical impact of social change on Traditional Knowledge 10 2 2
systems.
14 Explain in detail about the Global IP-Watch systems. 10 1 1

15 Discuss the legal frameworks established in India for the protection of 10 3 3

Traditional Knowledge.( FRA 2006, PPVFR 2001, Biodiversity Act
2002
TK Bill 2016, GI Act 2003

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