Jhuming, or shifting cultivation, is a traditional agricultural practice widely prevalent in the hilly areas of Northeast India. Among the given options, Nagaland is a state in this region where jhumming is a significant agricultural practice, especially among tribal communities.
Jhuming is practised mostly in
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2005 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Deforestation, forest degradation, and desertification)
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