[amp_mcq option1=”Short cultivation periods followed by fallow periods” option2=”Large-scale, mechanized farming” option3=”Intensive use of fertilizers and pesticides” option4=”Focus on monocropping” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n
The correct answer is: a) Short cultivation periods followed by fallow periods.<\/p>\n
Shifting cultivation, also known as jhum cultivation, is a traditional agricultural system practiced in many parts of the world, including Meghalaya. It involves clearing a small area of forest, cultivating it for a few years, and then abandoning it to allow the forest to regenerate. This cycle is repeated every few years.<\/p>\n
Shifting cultivation is a sustainable agricultural system that helps to maintain the health of the forest ecosystem. It also helps to prevent soil erosion and water pollution. However, it can also lead to deforestation if it is not practiced sustainably.<\/p>\n
The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n
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