Multiple choice

For how many years is a land left fallow after the crop is harvested in swidden agriculture?

  1. 1 to 3 years

  2. 5 to 10 years

  3. 12 to 18 years

  4. 20 to 24 years
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Explanation

In swidden (slash-and-burn) agriculture, after vegetation is cut and burned, crops are grown for 2-3 years. The land must then be left fallow for 12-18 years to allow soil fertility and forest cover to regenerate naturally. This long fallow period is essential for sustainable cultivation in tropical regions.

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