Which type of farming is practiced in the northeastern states of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which type of farming is practiced in the northeastern states of India?
A. Shifting cultivation
B. Plantation agriculture
C. Intensive subsistence
D. Commercial farming
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Shifting cultivation, locally known as Jhum, is widely practiced in the northeastern states like Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura, often in hilly areas.

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