Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Slash and burn agriculture
Explanation:
‘Koman’ and ‘Kuruwa’ refer to slash and burn agriculture practiced in different parts of India. This method involves clearing forested land by cutting and burning vegetation, followed by temporary cultivation. After a few years, the land is left fallow to regain fertility, and a new area is cleared.
Information Booster:
- Slash and burn agriculture is known by different names across India, including:
- Jhum – Northeast India
- Podu – Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
- Koman/Kuruwa – Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
- Kumari – Western Ghats
- Dahiya – Madhya Pradesh
- This practice is common among tribal communities who rely on shifting cultivation for livelihood.
- The cycle typically lasts 3-5 years, after which the soil loses fertility, and a new plot is selected.
- Environmental concerns: While effective for subsistence farming, excessive slash and burn agriculture can lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and loss of biodiversity.
Additional Information:
- Peaks of Western Ghats: Some famous peaks include Anamudi, Kudremukh, and Mullayanagiri.
- Artificial lakes: These include Hirakud, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Gobind Sagar.
- Tribes of the Himalayas: Tribes like Gaddi, Bhutia, and Lepcha inhabit the region.
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