Question 2805

Which is not a correct match? 1. Kerala Ponam 2. Andhra Pradesh Podu 3. Jharkhand Khil 4. Assam Jhoom

Answer

3

Why?

3 is NOT correct. Shifting agriculture is known as 'Khil' in the Himalayas and 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand . Key Points Shifting Agriculture: This way of farming is widely used by the tribal to grow crops. First, the land is obtained by clearing a forest area and then crops are planted. While the land loses its fertility, another area of land is cleared and the crops are shifted there. The commonly grown crops in this type of farming are dry paddy, maize, millets and vegetables. Additional Information This practice is known by a different name in different regions of India. For example: Jhum in Assam Ponam in Kerala Podu in Andra Pradesh and Odisha Bewar in MP Pama Dabi or Koman in Odisha Kumari in the Western Ghats Valre in South-eastern Rajasthan, But since it causes extensive soil erosion, governments have tried to discourage this practice of cultivation by tribals.