{"id":76454,"date":"2024-04-20T12:30:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=76454"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:30:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:30:58","slug":"shifting-cultivation-jhum-has-led-to-concerns-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/shifting-cultivation-jhum-has-led-to-concerns-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Shifting cultivation (Jhum) has led to concerns about:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a97566397986\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Soil erosion and nutrient depletion                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Excessive soil fertility                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Salinization of soils                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Compaction of soils                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: a) Soil erosion and nutrient depletion.<\/p>\n<p>Shifting cultivation is a traditional agricultural practice in which land is cleared and used for cultivation for a few years, then abandoned and allowed to regenerate for a period of time before being cleared again. This practice has been used for centuries in many parts of the world, and it can be sustainable if it is managed carefully. However, if it is not managed carefully, it can lead to a number of problems, including soil erosion and nutrient depletion.<\/p>\n<p>Soil erosion is the process of soil being carried away by wind or water. When land is cleared for shifting cultivation, the soil is <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> often left exposed to the elements. This can lead to the soil being eroded by wind or water, which can reduce the amount of topsoil available for cultivation. Topsoil is the most fertile layer of soil, and it is essential for growing crops. When topsoil is eroded, it can be difficult to restore the land to its original condition.<\/p>\n<p>Nutrient depletion is the loss of nutrients from the soil. When crops are grown, they take up nutrients from the soil. If the land is not allowed to regenerate for a long enough period of time, the nutrients in the soil can be depleted. This can make it difficult to grow crops on the land in the future.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to soil erosion and nutrient depletion, shifting cultivation can also lead to other problems, such as deforestation and water pollution. Deforestation is the clearing of forests for other uses, such as agriculture. When forests are cleared, they are often replaced with crops or grazing land. This can lead to a loss of biodiversity and an increase in soil erosion. Water pollution is the contamination of water with harmful substances. When land is cleared for shifting cultivation, the soil can be washed into nearby waterways. This can contaminate the water and make it unsafe for drinking or irrigation.<\/p>\n<p>Shifting cultivation can be a sustainable practice if it is managed carefully. 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