What is the main characteristic of shifting cultivation known as 'Jhum' in India?
A. Intensive use of fertilizers
B. Permanent irrigation
C. Mixed cropping with trees
D. Clearing of forest land and using it for a few years then abandoning it
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jhum cultivation involves clearing a patch of forest, burning the vegetation, and cultivating it for 2-3 years until the soil fertility declines, then moving to a new patch. It is practiced in northeastern states.
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