Q733
What does jhuming mens?
A.
A type of farm machine
B.
Conventional method of cultivation in hilly areas
AnswerC.
An improved seed production technique
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.