Examveda
Examveda

Shifting cultivation is practiced in

A. Southern hills

B. Western Ghats

C. Western Himalayan region

D. NE Himalayan region

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Shifting cultivation is the practice of growing the plants and after harvesting the cut remains of the plants are burnt to prepare the field for the next plantation, also called "Slash and burn". Whereas the ash produced fertilizes the soil for two to three seasons in succession. This type of cultivation is practiced Western Himalayan Region.

This Question Belongs to Agriculture >> Agronomy

Join The Discussion

Related Questions on Agronomy