Multiple choice

What is Jhum?

  1. A folk dance

  2. A river valley

  3. A missile

  4. A type of cultivation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jhum is a traditional shifting cultivation practice practiced by tribal communities in northeastern India and parts of Southeast Asia. It involves clearing forest patches, cultivating crops for 2-3 years, then abandoning the land when soil fertility declines and moving to new areas.

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