Jhoom cultivation refers toA. Tribal people cultivating Jamun treesB. – InterviewSolution

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1.	Jhoom cultivation refers toA. Tribal people cultivating Jamun treesB. Tribal people cultivating medicinal plantsC. Tribal people of north-east following slash - burn agricultureD. Tribal people of north-east rearing silk worms using castor plant leaves
Answer» Correct Answer - C Traditional system of agroforestry which allows regrowth of forests after clearing and cultivation in an areas for a few years is called Jhoom or Shifting cultivation.

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