Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Environmental Issues

Question:

Select the odd one out with respect to conservation of forest ?

Options:

Chipko Movement .

Jhum cultivation .

Joint forest management .

Appiko Movement .

Correct Answer:

Jhum cultivation .

Explanation:

Slash and burn agriculture, commonly called as Jhum cultivation in the north-eastern states of India, has also contributed to deforestation. In slash and burn agriculture, the farmers cut down the trees of the forest and burn the plant remains. The ash is used as a fertiliser and the land is then used for farming or cattle grazing. After cultivation, the area is left for several years so as to allow its recovery. The farmers then move on to other areas and repeat this process.