Question

Which of the following names of ‘slash and burn’ agriculture is related to India?

• A. Koman
• B. Masole
• C. Conuco
• D. Roca

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Koman

In 'slash and burn' agriculture the farmers clear a patch of land and produce cereals and other food crops to sustain their family. When the soil fertility decreases, the farmers shift and clear a fresh patch of land for cultivation. In India, this is known as ‘Bewar’ or ‘Dahiya’ in Madhya Pradesh, ‘Podu’ or ‘Penda’ in Andhra Pradesh, ‘Kumari’ in the Western Ghats, ‘Pama Dabi’ or ‘Koman’ or Bringa’ in Odisha, ‘Valre’ or ‘Walter’ in South-eastern Rajasthan, ‘Khil’ in the Himalayan belt, ‘Kuruwa’ in Jharkhand, and ‘Jhumming’ in the North-eastern region.