Which of the following are not examples of shifting cultivation? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:1. Ladang2. Jhum3. Pondu4. FazendaCodes:a) 1 and 4b) 3 and 4c) 1, 2, and 3d) 2 and 4Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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Lading and jump are two different names of shifting cultivation also known as slash and burn agriculture

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Shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture or swidden agriculture, is a traditional agricultural practice where a plot of land is cleared, cultivated for a few years, and then left fallow or abandoned to allow the natural vegetation to regenerate. It is primarily practiced in tropical rainforest regions and is characterized by rotating cultivation areas to maintain soil fertility and prevent soil erosion.

The options given are:

1. Ladang: Ladang is a term used in Malaysia and Indonesia to refer to shifting cultivation. It involves clearing a plot of land, cultivating it for a few years, and then moving on to another plot while the previous one is left fallow. Therefore, Ladang is an example of shifting cultivation.

2. Jhum: Jhum, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, is primarily practiced in the northeastern states of India and some parts of Southeast Asia. It involves clearing a plot of land by cutting down and burning the vegetation, cultivating it for a few years, and then abandoning it for a period of fallow. Jhum is a classic example of shifting cultivation.

3. Pondu: Pondu is not a term commonly associated with shifting cultivation. It is not a known practice or term related to agricultural practices, especially shifting cultivation.

4. Fazenda: Fazenda is a Portuguese term used in Brazil to refer to large agricultural estates or plantations. It is not associated with shifting cultivation, as fazendas are typically permanent agricultural systems that involve continuous cultivation of crops or livestock.

Based on the above explanations, it can be concluded that options 3 (Pondu) and 4 (Fazenda) are not examples of shifting cultivation. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (3 and 4).

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A Fazenda is a plantation found throughout Brazil; during the colonial period, they were concentrated primarily in the northeastern region, where sugar was produced, expanding during the 19th century in the southeastern region to coffee production. Pondu is a traditional Congolese recipe for a classic stew of cassava leaves (saka-saka).

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