HPAS 2014 Geography Topic-Wise Solutions
What is local name of shifting cultivation in Malaysia?
The correct answer is (d) Ladang. Shifting cultivation, often called “slash-and-burn” agriculture, is a farming system where plots of land are cultivated temporarily and then abandoned while the soil regenerates. It goes by different names across the globe.
| Region/Country | Local Name |
|---|---|
| Malaysia/Indonesia | Ladang |
| North-East India | Jhum |
| Andhra Pradesh/Odisha | Podu |
| Western Ghats (India) | Kumri |
| Brazil | Roca |
| Central Africa | Masole |
| Philippines | Caingin |
- (a) Jhum: Specifically used in the hilly regions of Northeast India (Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland).
- (b) Kumri: A traditional name for shifting cultivation in the Western Ghats of India.
- (c) Podu: A common term used in the tribal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Shifting cultivation is primarily practiced in tropical regions with poor soil quality. The ash from burning the vegetation provides a temporary boost in nutrients, allowing for a few years of cultivation before the farmer must move on to let the land recover.
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