Question

what is shifting cultivation? what were the consequences of shifting cultivation in India?​

Answer 1

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The earlier 15-20 years cycle of shifting cultivation on a particular land has reduced to 2-3 years now. This has resulted in large scale deforestation, soil and nutrient loss and invasion by weeds and other species. The indigenous biodiversity has been affected to a large extend.

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Answer 2

An area is cleared for cultivation for a period of time and after that it is left uncultivated so that it could regain fertility and this method of cultivation is called shifting cultivation.

Consequences of shifting cultivation in India: Some people changed occupation.

Some people resisted through large and small rebellions.