Where is terrace farming done in India
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Answer:
Also known as Step farming, terrace farming is a farming practice that is mainly prevalent in the mountainous or hilly areas. The slopes of the hills or the mountains are cut to make a step like or a stair like structure where crops are grown. In India, almost in all the "Northern states" like Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, etc. and in the "North- eastern states" like Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, etc. step faming or terrace farming is done intensively to grow a variety of crops.
Terrace farming is done in “Assam”, “Mizorram”, “Nagaland” etc in India.
Explanation:
Terrace farming is also termed as step farming. This is a common method of cultivation on mountain slopes from generation to generation. This method preserves soil erosion and soil moisture by breaking the length of the shield / shrinking and reducing the intensity of the shield. Terraced farm is also essential for effective use of irrigation water. Terrace farming requires excessive labor and efficiency.