General Knowledge - Indian Geography - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Indian Geography - Section 1 (Q.No. 7)
7.
Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India?
- It is largely practiced in Assam
- It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique
- In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years
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Mohan Agrawal said:
1 decade ago
Jhum or Jhoom cultivation is a local name for slash and burn agriculture practiced by the tribal groups in the northeastern states of India like Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland and also in the districts of Bangladesh like Khagrachari and Sylhet. This system involves clearing a piece of land by setting fire or clear felling and using the area for growing crops of agricultural importance such as upland rice, vegetables or fruits. After a few cycles, the land loses fertility and a new area is chosen.
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