Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect about Jhoom Farming?

After cutting one crop the land is left as it is for few years.

Weeds which grow on the land are pulled out and burnt

Ash is used as the fertilizer for the next cultivation.

Chemical fertilizers are used.

Answer 1

Answer:

Jhum cultivation which is popularly known as shifting cultivation is one of the oldest types of cultivation practices in India and is practised majorly in the northeastern states of India. This cultivation has a particular pattern that has to be followed according to the cycle or the period of Jhum cultivation.Initially, the vegetation or the forest on the land is cleared where the cultivation needs to be practised and then the farming begins. After the harvest, the land is allowed to have its vegetation back.Based on the above jhum cultivation will not help in increasing crop yield to a considerable extent.So, the correct answer is 'It helps in increasing crop yield to a considerable extent.'