Question

Why did the government ban shifting cultivation? What was the result?

Answer 1

Answer:

They felt that land which was used for cultivation every few years could not grow trees for railway timber. When a forest was burnt, there was the added danger of the flames spreading and burning valuable timber. ... Therefore, the government decided to ban shifting cultivation.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) It would take up lot of space, when so much land is wasted there will be not enough space to grow the country's infrastructure.(ex.building hospitals , schools,offices etc.

2) Shifting cultivation involved burning of land as it is not as fertile anymore this affects the health of the environment.