Question

What is the local name of shifting cultivation in manipur

Answer 1

Jhum Cultivation.........!

Answer 2

Hey !!

Shifting Cultivation is called as "Jhum" Cultivation in North Eastern states.

》 This Cultivation is called as "Podu " Cultivation in Andhrapradesh and this is also called as Slash and burn Cultivation.

How this Cultivation is done ?

> A plot of forest is selected and the trees are cleared.

> After the trees dry up they burn the total trees.

> The ash of the trees mix with soil. Then they plant seeds there.

> After harvesting they move to other places.

Two main disadvantages of this Cultivation are pollution and deforestation.