Question

In shifting cultivation, the shifting cycle has been shrunk to about 5 years or even below 5 years, mainly due to:

• A. Increase in soil fertility
• B. Decrease in population of tribal farmers practicing shifting cultivation
• C. Increase in population of tribal farmers
• D. Quality of produce from shifting cultivation is high

Hint:

Shifting cultivation cycle:
Traditionally 10-20 years.
Now reduced to 5 years due to population pressure.
Leads to land degradation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C