Question

Match the following 'Shifting Cultivation' names with their regions:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:}

• A. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
• B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
• C. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
• D. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Hint:

Shifting cultivation is known by many regional names such as Jhum, Milpa, Ladang and Ray.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Shifting cultivation is known by different local names in different parts of the world.

Step 1: Identify Milpa region. Milpa is the local name of shifting cultivation in: \[ \text{Central America/Mexico} \] Thus: \[ A \rightarrow 2 \]

Step 2: Identify Jhumming region. Jhumming or Jhum cultivation is practiced mainly in: \[ \text{Northeast India} \] Thus: \[ B \rightarrow 1 \]

Step 3: Identify Ladang region. Ladang is practiced in: \[ \text{Indonesia/Malaysia} \] Thus: \[ C \rightarrow 4 \]

Step 4: Identify Ray region. Ray is the local name used in: \[ \text{Vietnam} \] Thus: \[ D \rightarrow 3 \]

Step 5: Write the final matching. \[ A-2,\; B-1,\; C-4,\; D-3 \]

Step 6: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{A-2,\; B-1,\; C-4,\; D-3} \]