Question

    In shifting cultivation, the shifting cycle has been

    shrunk to about 5 years or even below 5 years, mainly due to
    A Increase in soil fertility Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Decrease in population of tribal farmers practicing shifting cultivation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Increase in population of tribal farmers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Quality of produce from shifting cultivation is high Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Shifting cultivation is mainly practiced in north eastern region, it is a primitive type of system where land instead of crops are rotated, cultivation on a particular piece of land was done till it worn out. Due to increase in Tribal population the shifting cycle has been shrunk and land rotation is frequent

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