Jhum cultivation is practised in which state of India?

The correct answer is Assam . Key Points Jhum Cultivation : Jhum cultivation which is also commonly termed Shifting Cultivation is practiced on the hill slopes. In this method of cultivation, a hill slope is cleared of its natural vegetation by cutting and the material so collected is dried and burnt. The ashes so produced are used as manure. Seeds are broadcast or sometimes swan. This method of cultivation is widely practiced mostly by the tribal people in the hilly area of North Eastern States like Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh , etc. Jhum cultivation is highly land extensive and labor intensive with small capital investment. Additional Information Types of Crops Meaning Major Crops Food Crops A crop that is used for human consumption Rice, Wheat, Mazie, Millets, and Pulses Cash Crops A crop that is grown for sale Cotton, Jute, Sugarcane, Tobacco, and Oilseeds Plantation Crops A crop which is grown on plantation covering large estate Tea, Coffe, Coconut, And Rubber Horticulture Section of agriculture in which fruits and vegetables are grown Fruits and Vegetables