OCS Paper 1

Q. Jhumming cultivation is known as ‘Kuruwa’ in which region/state?

a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) North-eastern Region
d) Jharkhand

Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024

Correct Answer: d) Jharkhand

Explanation: Jhumming cultivation, also known as shifting cultivation, is a traditional agricultural practice where land is cleared by cutting and burning vegetation, crops are grown for a few years, and then the land is left to regenerate. In Jharkhand, this practice is locally referred to as ‘Kuruwa’. It is a common method of farming in tribal areas of the state, where the indigenous communities rely on this technique for their livelihood.

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