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
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.