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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

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Where in India is the ‘slash and burn’ agriculture known as ‘Kuruwa’?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. State of Jharkhand

Other Information-

  • In the state of Jharkhand in India, there is 'slash and burn' agriculture which is known as 'Kuruva'.
  • 'Slash and burn' agriculture is a primitive type of agriculture in which trees and vegetation are first cut and burned and the cleared land is plowed with old equipment (wood plows etc.) and seeds are sown.
  • This type of agriculture practiced by the primitive castes in the northeastern hills of India is known as Jhum agriculture and 'Kuruva' in the state of Jharkhand.
  • This type of shifting agriculture is called Chena in Sri Lanka, Ladang in India and Milpa in Rhodesia.