[amp_mcq option1=”Hilly areas of Assam” option2=”Plains of the Brahmaputra Valley” option3=”Barak Valley” option4=”Tea garden areas” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n
The correct answer is: a) Hilly areas of Assam.<\/p>\n
Shifting cultivation, locally known as ‘Jhum’, is a traditional agricultural practice in which farmers clear a piece of land by cutting and burning the vegetation, then plant crops on the land for a few years before moving on to another plot. This type of cultivation is often used in hilly areas where there is a limited amount of flat land available for farming.<\/p>\n
The practice of shifting cultivation has been criticized for its environmental impact, as it can lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution. However, it is also a sustainable form of agriculture that can be practiced in harmony with the environment if it is done properly.<\/p>\n
The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n
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