Which of the following statements is not correct regarding jhum cultivation ?

Options

A. It is also called as shifting cultivation and has resulted in deforestation.
B. It helps in increasing crop yield to a considerable extent.
C. A time-grap of several years is required for the recovery of the land after cultivation.
D. It involves cutting down of trees of the forest, burning of the plant remains and then using the land for farming.

Answer

B

Explanation

In Jhum cultivation, crops are cultivated fro 2-3 years without manuring. It nutrient depletion, reduced mositure retentions of soil and increased soil erosion.