Question

State whether true or false:
Jhum cultivation is an agricultural practice in which plots of land are cultivated temporarily.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Slash and burn agriculture, commonly known as Jhum cultivation in the north-eastern states of India, has contributed to deforestation in India. In slash and burn agriculture, farmers cut down the trees of the forest and burn the plant remains. The ash is used as a fertiliser and the land is then used for farming or cattle grazing. After cultivation, the area is left alone for several years so as to allow its recovery. The farmers then move on to other areas and repeat this process.