'Bewar', 'Podu', 'Dahiya' are Indian names of which form of cultivation?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Slash and Burn Agriculture.
Explanation:
● These are local names for shifting cultivation or 'Slash and Burn' agriculture in India.
● Bewar and Dahiya are used in Madhya Pradesh; Podu is used in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Information Booster:
● In the North-Eastern states, this practice is famously known as 'Jhumming'.
● It involves clearing a patch of forest, burning the vegetation, and using the ash as fertilizer.
Additional Knowledge:
● Terrace Farming – Practiced in hilly areas to prevent soil erosion.
● Agroforestry – Combining trees/shrubs with agriculture or livestock.