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Question

Jhooming is practised by:

  1. The Bhotias
  2. The Khasis
  3. The Santhals
  4. The Todas

Answer:

Option B: The Khasis

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “The Khasis”.

The Khasis practice jhooming, also known as jhum cultivation, a regenerative farming technique that involves clearing a small area of forest for farming and then leaving it fallow for a few years to regenerate.