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Which of the following is burnt to produce ash during Jhoom farming?
Which of the following is burnt to produce ash during Jhoom farming?
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The correct option is D Weeds
Jhoom farming or cultivation is also called as slash and burn agriculture. It is carried out 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 is grown.Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Jhoom farming or cultivation is also called as slash and burn agriculture. It is carried out 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 is grown.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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