Indigenous knowledge and environment – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D are correct: indigenous knowledge contains sustainable practices, combining it with science can improve management and rights plus prior informed consent are key ethical principles. Statement C is incorrect because indigenous knowledge continues to be relevant for contemporary environmental problems like climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation. Therefore, the combination A, B and D only is correct.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits D, which rightly stresses the need for respecting rights and consent when using indigenous knowledge. Without D, ethical aspects are not fully represented.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as it includes C, implying that indigenous knowledge is obsolete, which contradicts numerous examples of its contemporary value.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect since it groups B, C and D and treats C as correct. Although B and D are valid, the inclusion of C makes the combination unacceptable.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it includes all three true statements while excluding the disparaging and incorrect statement C. It reflects both the practical and ethical dimensions of using indigenous knowledge in environmental management.