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Q. Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India? I. It is largely practiced in Assam II. It is referred to as ‘slash and burn’ technique III. In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years

A
I and II
B
I, II and III
C
II and III
D
I and III

Correct Answer

I, II and III

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