HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -This process is commonly known as ‘jhumming’ in north-eastern states like Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. The ‘slash and burn’ agriculture is known as ‘Milpa’ in Mexico and Central America, ‘Roca’ in Brazil, ‘Ladang’ in Indonesia, ‘Conuco’ in Venezuela, ‘Masole’ in Central Africa, ‘Ray’ in Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-2: -The standing vegetation is cut down and burnt to allow its ashes to enrich the soil.