Question

    In which part of India the shifting cultivation, locally known ‘Jhuming’ is widely practiced? 

    A North-East-India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rajasthan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Central Himalaya Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Karnataka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Shifting cultivation involves clearing a patch of land by cutting down and burning vegetation. The burned vegetation provides nutrients to the soil, creating a fertile area for planting crops. The cultivated area is used for a few years until the soil fertility declines, after which the land is left fallow and allowed to regenerate through natural processes.

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