Multiple choice

Why is Jhoom farming done?

  1. To increase soil fertility

  2. To grow different of crops in the same field

  3. To remove unwanted plants

  4. Both (1) and (2)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jhoom farming (jhum cultivation) is a shifting agriculture practice primarily done to maintain soil fertility through natural regeneration. Farmers clear small forest patches, cultivate crops for 2-3 years, then abandon the plot to allow forest regrowth, moving to a new area. This cycle helps restore soil nutrients naturally. Option B 'grow different crops in same field' is secondary to the soil fertility purpose.

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