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In the North East region of India, during the process of jhum cultivation, forests are cleared by burning and left for regrowth after a year of cultivation. How would you explain the regrowth of forest in ecological term?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Jhum Cultivation**: - Jhum cultivation, also known as shifting cultivation, is a traditional agricultural practice in the Northeast region of India where farmers clear a piece of forest land by burning it and cultivate crops for a year. **Hint**: Recognize the significance of the practice in the local agricultural context. 2. **Clearing and Burning**: ...
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