what is jhum cultivation ?

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1. Jhum cultivation is a form of shifting cultivation usually done in forests
2. It was carried out on small patches of land
3. It is a method of slash and burn cultivation wherein the tree tops are cut to allow sunlight reach the ground
4. The vegetation on the land is burnt for cultivation and the ash is spread to fertilise the soil

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