Agricultural Practices and GMOs

The video discusses the sensitive topic of farmer suicides in India, highlighting the impact of economic policies and the introduction of genetically modified seeds on agriculture. It explores the global protests, particularly focusing on the Indian farmers' crisis, and examines the role of agribusiness and GMOs in shaping modern agriculture. The episode concludes with an acknowledgment of indigenous lands and encourages viewers to learn about local histories.

What significant event in 2020 marked the largest civil protest in history?

• The Hong Kong protests

• The Arab Spring

• The Black Lives Matter movement

• The Indian farmers' strike

What was a major cause of the agrarian crisis in India?

• Lack of modern technology

• Insurmountable debt

• Overproduction of rice

• Government subsidies

What crop did Indian farmers switch to, leading to economic challenges?

• Rice

• Sugarcane

• Wheat

• Cotton

What is a genetically modified organism (GMO)?

• An organism that grows without water

• An organism whose DNA has been altered in a lab

• An organism that is resistant to all pests

• An organism with naturally occurring traits

What is one argument in favor of GMOs?

• They eliminate the need for fertilizers

• They increase agricultural productivity

• They are cheaper than traditional seeds

• They reduce the need for water

What is a potential negative impact of GMOs on agriculture?

• Lower production costs

• Increased biodiversity

• Higher crop yields

• Reduced genetic diversity

How have multinational seed companies changed traditional farming practices?

• By encouraging organic farming

• By monopolizing seed distribution

• By providing free seeds to farmers

• By reducing the need for pesticides

What is the World Trade Organization's stance on GMOs?

• They are harmful to the environment

• They should be allowed in all member countries

• They are an unnecessary obstacle to trade

• They should be banned globally

What is one way the biorevolution is changing agriculture?

• By reducing the need for human labor

• By increasing the use of traditional farming methods

• By altering the relationship between humans and the environment

• By eliminating the need for international trade

What does the episode encourage viewers to learn about?

• The benefits of GMOs

• The history of modern agriculture

• The history of the place they call home

• The economic impact of protests