Which one of the following (Shifting Cultivation-Area) is not correctly matched?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Kumari-Madhya Pradesh.
· Shifting cultivation, also known as slash and burn agriculture, is practiced in various parts of India, each with its local name.
· 'Ponam' is practiced in Kerala, 'Podu' in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, and 'Jhum' in Assam. However, 'Kumari' is not associated with Madhya Pradesh; it is linked with Kerala.
· Madhya Pradesh has different agricultural practices and does not traditionally follow shifting cultivation methods named 'Kumari'.
Important Key Points:
· Ponam: Kerala.
· Podu: Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
· Jhum: Assam.
· Kumari: Linked to Kerala, not Madhya Pradesh.
· Shifting cultivation involves rotating fields to maintain soil fertility.
Knowledge Booster:
· Ponam: Traditional shifting cultivation method in Kerala, involves burning forest patches to cultivate crops.
· Podu: Practiced in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, similar to other slash and burn techniques.
· Jhum: Common among the tribal communities in Northeast India, especially in Assam and Mizoram.
· Kumari: Refers to shifting cultivation in Kerala, not to be confused with agricultural practices in Madhya Pradesh.