Question

Jhoom farming is done in areas like

• A. Arunachal Pradesh
• B. Meghalaya
• C. Mizoram
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Jhoom farming or cultivation is also called as slash and burn agriculture. It is practiced in the areas with thick forest such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc. In this, a portion of forest is cut down and all the trees and weeds are burnt to produce ash. This ash makes that land fertile. Seeds are dropped on it and maize, chilies, rice, etc are grown.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.