What does jhuming mens?
A. A type of farm machine
B. Conventional method of cultivation in hilly areas
C. An improved seed production technique
D. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Jhuming is a type of conventional cultivation method practiced mostly in hilly areas.It is also known as shifting agriculture or ‘slash and burn agriculture’.
It is the practice of clearing a piece of land by burning it to make it applicable for cultivation, then it is abandoned and allowed to revert to its natural vegetation for some time.
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