{"id":44729,"date":"2024-04-15T21:47:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=44729"},"modified":"2024-04-15T21:47:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:47:51","slug":"_________-is-a-practice-of-clearing-and-burning-the-forest-area-for-cultivation-of-crops-for-3-4-years-and-shifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/_________-is-a-practice-of-clearing-and-burning-the-forest-area-for-cultivation-of-crops-for-3-4-years-and-shifting\/","title":{"rendered":"_________ is a practice of clearing and burning the forest area for cultivation of crops for 3-4 years and shifting."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Jhum cultivation&#8221; option2=&#8221;Horticulture&#8221; option3=&#8221;Taungya cultivation&#8221; option4=&#8221;Agrisilviculture&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is A. Jhum cultivation.<\/p>\n<p>Jhum cultivation is a traditional agricultural practice in which farmers clear a piece of forest, burn the vegetation, and then plant crops on the ash-enriched soil. The land is cultivated for a few years, and then the farmers move on to clear a new piece of forest, leaving the old land to regenerate.<\/p>\n<p>Jhum cultivation is a sustainable practice when it is done on a small scale. However, when it is done on a large scale, it can lead to deforestation and environmental degradation.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A. Jhum cultivation is a traditional agricultural practice in which farmers clear a piece of forest, burn the vegetation, and then plant crops on the ash-enriched soil. The land is cultivated for a few years, and then the farmers move on to clear a new piece of forest, leaving the old land to regenerate.<\/li>\n<li>B. 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