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Jhum cultivation is a method of cultivation which used to be practiced in-

Jhum cultivation is a method of cultivation which used to be practiced in- Correct Answer Nagaland

The correct answer is Nagaland.

Key Points

  • Jhum Cultivation:
    • Jhum cultivation which is also commonly termed Shifting Cultivation is practiced on the hill slopes.
    • In this method of cultivation, a hill slope is cleared of its natural vegetation by cutting and the material so collected is dried and burnt.
    • The ashes so produced are used as manure. Seeds are broadcast or sometimes swan.
    • This method of cultivation is widely practiced mostly by the tribal people in the hilly area of North Eastern States like Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, etc.
    • Jhum cultivation is highly land extensive and labour intensive with small capital investment.

Additional Information

Types of Crops Meaning Major Crops
Food Crops A crop that is used for human consumption Rice, Wheat, Mazie, Millets, and Pulses
Cash Crops A crop that is grown for sale Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane, Tobacco, and Oilseeds
Plantation Crops A crop which is grown on plantation covering large estate Tea, Coffe, Coconut, And Rubber
Horticulture Section of agriculture in which fruits and vegetables are grown  Fruits and Vegitables

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