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.