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Substantial parts of the tribal belts in north¬eastern India, have been deforested by:

  1. Shifting cultivation

  2. Mining

  3. infrastructure development

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

In northeastern India, shifting cultivation, also known as jhum cultivation, is a primary cause of deforestation. This traditional agricultural practice involves clearing forest patches for farming.

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