Jhuming Agriculture Archives

1. Which one of the following juicy vegetables is traditionally cultivate

Which one of the following juicy vegetables is traditionally cultivated as a mixed crop by Naga farmers in Jhum cultivation?

Cucumber

Carrot

Bitter Gourd

Beetroot

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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22

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Cucumber is a juicy vegetable traditionally cultivated as a mixed crop by Naga farmers in Jhum cultivation.

Jhum cultivation in Nagaland involves mixed cropping where various crops are grown together in a plot. Cucumbers (locally known as ‘Khi’) are a popular and traditional crop in Naga jhum fields, fitting the description of a juicy vegetable. They are often grown alongside maize, rice, millets, beans, and other vegetables.

Cucumbers thrive in the climate and soil conditions of the region and provide a source of hydration and nutrition. Their growth habit also fits well within a mixed cropping system. While other vegetables are also grown, cucumbers are particularly prominent and fit the “juicy” description.

2. In which one of the following States, more than 50% area is under Jhum

In which one of the following States, more than 50% area is under Jhum cultivation?

Manipur

Assam

Sikkim

Mizoram

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UPSC CAPF – 2022

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Mizoram is one of the states in India where more than 50% of the area is significantly impacted or historically associated with a high percentage of area under Jhum cultivation.

Jhum cultivation, or shifting cultivation, is widely practiced in the Northeastern states of India. While specific percentages can fluctuate and vary by source, Mizoram is known for a high proportion of its cultivated land being under this practice compared to other states in the region, reflecting a strong reliance on it for livelihood.

Other northeastern states like Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tripura also practice Jhum cultivation, but Mizoram is often cited for having a high percentage of its total geographical area or cultivated area under Jhum, or having the largest number of families dependent on it.

3. Milpa and Ladang are different names for

Milpa and Ladang are different names for

shifting cultivation.

mixed farming.

truck farming.

plantation agriculture.

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021

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Milpa and Ladang are different regional names for shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture.

Shifting cultivation involves clearing land, cultivating crops for a few years, and then abandoning it to allow natural vegetation to grow, while the cultivators move to a new plot.

Milpa is the term used in Mexico and Central America, while Ladang is used in Indonesia and Malaysia for this type of agricultural system. Other regional names include Jhum (India), Caingin (Philippines), Ray (Vietnam), etc. Mixed farming involves growing crops and raising livestock simultaneously. Truck farming is commercial gardening of vegetables for market. Plantation agriculture is large-scale, commercial farming of single crops like tea, coffee, rubber, etc.