Which of the following is the local name of shifting cultivation in Sri Lanka?

Milpa

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Chitemene

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Chena

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Podu

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Solution

The correct option is A Chena
Shifting cultivation is a traditional practice of agriculture prevalent in various parts of Asia, Africa and South-America. It is known as lading in south-east Asia, milpa in Central America, Chitemene or tavy in Africa and Chena in Sri Lanka. In India it has different local names like dhya, penda, bewar, nevad, Jhum, podu.

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