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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 32

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q32

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‘Slash and burn’ agriculture is known as _____ in Mexico and Central America.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. milpa​​​​​​​.

 

  • ‘Slash and burn’ agriculture is a traditional farming method where forests are cut and burned to clear land for cultivation.

  • In Mexico and Central America, this method is locally known as “milpa.”

  • The milpa system usually involves growing corn, beans, and squash together, an important mixed cropping system in the region.

  • Other terms:

    • Roca is a term used in South America for similar agriculture.

    • Conuco is the term used in the Caribbean for a type of shifting cultivation.

    • Masole is not commonly associated with this farming practice.