Which of the following is/are sites of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in India? 1. Kashmir (saffron) 2. Koraput (traditional agriculture) 3. Kuttanad (below sea-level farming) Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

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[A] 1, 2 and 3

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) was started by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for the purpose of creating public awareness and safeguarding the World agricultural heritage sites.
There are three regions of India, which has been recognised as the Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) cities in India: Koraput, Odisha State; Kashmir Valley, Pampore region; and Kuttanad.

Source: ForumIAS