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Question : Which of the following types of agriculture is known as Jhum in Assam?

Option 1: Intensive Farming

Option 2: Plantation Agriculture

Option 3: Subsistence Farming

Option 4: Shifting Agriculture


Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Shifting Agriculture


Solution : The correct answer is Shifting Agriculture .

Jhum cultivation, a vital indigenous farming practice in Assam's Karbi Anglong District, prevails as a primary mode of food production and economic sustenance in the hilly terrain. This traditional method entails clearing land by burning trees and vegetation and by cultivating for a specific period. Commonly known as Jhum, it remains a significant and enduring agricultural technique in the region.

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