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Environmental Issues — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEnvironmental Issues1 Mark
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How does Jhum cultivation promote desertification?
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Answer

In Jhum cultivation, after cultivation, the land/ area is left free for several years to allow its recovery; but with increasing demand for food, and repeated cultivation, the recovery phase is often ignored leading to eforestation.

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