Question

what is shifting agriculture ?why was it discourage by the britishers

Answer 1

it is also known as slash and burn cultivation practiced by tribals ,they kept moving so the british wanted to put an end to it to collect tax.

Answer 2

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It is the type of agriculture in which farmers clear the forest land and use it for the growing of crops.The crops are grown for 2 to 3 years, and when the fertility of the soil decreases, the farmer shifts to a new land. Dry paddy, maize , millets and vegetables are the crops commonly grown in this type of farming.

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• This leads to deforestation.
• The per hectare yield is very low.

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