WorksheetsContemporary Issues in IKS
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary concern related to traditional knowledge (TK)?
Preservation of ancient languages
Protection from misappropriation
Improvement of school education
Promotion of modern science
Which international agreement provides protection to traditional knowledge?
GATT
TRIPS
NAFTA
ASEAN Charter
What is a key challenge in protecting traditional knowledge legally?
Lack of documentation
Lack of funding
Over-education
Political instability
Which of the following is a feature of traditional knowledge?
Fixed and unchanging
Based on scientific experimentation only
Culturally transmitted
Patent-protected
Why is protecting traditional knowledge important for modern education?
To replace current textbooks
To add entertainment
To integrate indigenous wisdom
To increase homework
What is a barrier to integrating TK into mainstream education?
Language barriers
Outdated curriculum
Western bias in academia
All of the above
What is one of the primary goals of integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into education?
To replace modern science
To promote cultural literacy and sustainability
To promote superstitions
To eliminate foreign influences
What is a key method for transmitting IKS traditionally?
Scientific journals
Social media
Oral tradition
Printed textbooks
A major contemporary issue facing IKS is:
Too much global popularity
Lack of digitalization
Cultural erosion and marginalization
Overregulation by UNESCO
Which Indian organization has developed the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)?
DRDO
CSIR
AIIMS
IGNOU
Which education policy emphasizes the integration of IKS in the curriculum?
NEP 1986
NEP 2005
NEP 2020
NCF 2000
Which is an example of IKS in agriculture?
Chemical fertilizers
Traditional irrigation methods like "Khadin"
GM crops
Hydroponics
What is the role of language in preserving IKS?
No role at all
Obstructs learning
Crucial for cultural transmission
Useful only in translations
The loss of IKS can lead to:
Greater scientific discovery
Improved international trade
Loss of cultural identity and ecological knowledge
Better educational results
Which method can best support the revival of IKS in modern society?
Ignoring traditional practices
Blindly modernizing rural areas
Documentation, education, and respectful integration
Eliminating cultural differences
