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.