What is jhum agriculture? Write its different names
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Explanation:
jhum agriculture is also known as slash ,burn, podu cultivation. it is the process of clearing the land which is covered with trees and vegetation and burning after that.
type of agriculture which is performed by people in the hilly region.
Explanation:
The word Jhum means shifting or slash and burn cultivation. It is one of the oldest practices of agriculture systems. It is known as Jhum in Northeastern India, Podu in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and some southern Indian states. This form of agriculture is being practised by the tribals, and it is one of the controversial farming systems because of opinions about its impact on the environment.
note. in this type the land is crafted as continuous rows raising upward or downward. as shown in the pic
