Which of the following statements regarding jhum cultivation in India are correct ?
1. It is largely practised in North Eastern Indian states. 2. It is referred to as "slash and burn' technique. 3. In it, the fertility of soil is exhausted in a few years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3