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Which is not a correct match?1. KeralaPonam2. Andhra PradeshPodu3. JharkhandKhil4. AssamJhoom1. 12. 23. 34. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 3

3 is NOT correct.

  • Shifting agriculture is known as 'Khil' in the Himalayas and 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand.

  • 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.

  • 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.


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