Which of the following is not the type of shifting cultivation?a)Jhum...
Shifting cultivation means the migratory subsistence farming. Under this system, a plot of land is cultivated for few years and when the crop yield declines the plot of land is changed. Dry paddy, buck wheat, maize, small millets, tobacco and sugarcane are the main crops grown under this type of agriculture. It is known by different names in different parts of the country. It is "Jhumming" in –northeastern states, ‘Podu’ in Andhra Pradesh, ‘Bewar’ in M.P., ‘Kumari’ in Western Ghats. Hence, the correct option is (e).
Which of the following is not the type of shifting cultivation?a)Jhum...
The correct answer is option 'D' - None of the above.
Shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, is a traditional agricultural practice where farmers clear a patch of land, burn the vegetation, and then cultivate crops on the cleared land for a few years. After the soil fertility decreases, they move to a new plot of land and repeat the process. This cycle of clearing, burning, and cultivating is repeated over and over again.
Let's analyze each option given:
a) Jhumming:
- Jhumming is another term for shifting cultivation and is commonly practiced in the northeastern states of India, especially in states like Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya.
- It involves clearing and burning the vegetation on a plot of land, followed by cultivation for a few years before moving to a new plot.
b) Podu:
- Podu is also a form of shifting cultivation, primarily practiced by tribal communities in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha.
- Similar to jhumming, it involves clearing, burning, and cultivating a plot of land for a few years before shifting to a new one.
c) Bewar:
- Bewar is another term for shifting cultivation and is practiced in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- It follows the same pattern as jhumming and podu, where land is cleared, burned, and cultivated for a specific period before moving on to a different plot.
Therefore, all the options mentioned in the question - jhumming, podu, and bewar - are types of shifting cultivation. Hence, the correct answer is option 'D' - None of the above.