It's a type of agriculture where farmers clear a patch of land and produce food crops to sustain their family

Regular farming

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Slash and burn farming

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Clear farming

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The correct option is A Slash and burn farming
Slash and Burn farming is a type of agriculture where the forest trees are cut and burned by farmers to create favorable soil and conditions for crop cultivation.
After 2 to 3 years, the land is left fallow due to its reduced fertility and farmers move to new regions and continue slash and burn farming.
It is also known as Shifting cultivation.

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1) Dry farming	A) Create patches of flat land on sloped areas
2) Commercial farming	B) Grow food and fodder crops, and rear animals
3) Terrace farming	C) Crops that require less water
4) Mixed farming	D) Crops are grown and animals are reared for selling purpose