GPB 517 Germplasm characterization Question Paper

 UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, BANGALORE

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bengaluru – 560 065

Part–I

Max. Marks: 35.00
Duration: 45 mins
Date: 01-06-2023

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II. Define the following

(2.5 × 8 = 20)

1. Define geographical indication (GI) and discuss with examples of products that are protected under GI laws.

2. What are the potential benefits of conserving and utilizing traditional crop varieties?

3. Describe biodiversity and why is it important for ecosystems?

4. Discuss the objectives of the protection of plant varieties and farmers’ rights.

5. Discuss the key objectives and provisions of the Conservation of Biological Diversity Act in promoting the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

6. What is a trade secret, and how does it relate to intellectual property rights?

7. Can traditional knowledge be protected? How? Under which form of IP protection?

8. What is the role of farmers in the conservation of agricultural biodiversity?

9. What is the purpose of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act?