Assertion (A): Traditional knowledge can support sustainable development.
Reason (R): Traditional farming, medicine and building practices were often in harmony with nature.

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Practices that used local, renewable materials and did not harm the land are a guide to sustainable ways.
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Assertion (A): Traditional knowledge can support sustainable development.Reason (R): Traditional farming, medicine and building practices were often in harmony with nature.

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Assertion (A): Traditional knowledge can support sustainable development.
Reason (R): Traditional farming, medicine and building practices were often in harmony with nature.