2014 · Q39
Which of the following statements regarding jhum cultivation in India are correct?
- 1It is largely practised in North-Eastern Indian states.
- 2It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique.
- 3In it, the fertility of soil is exhausted in a few years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Jhum (slash-and-burn) is practised in NE India and exhausts soil fertility within a few years.