Question

The slash and burn agriculture (shifting cultivation) practised in Indonesia and Malaysia is referred to as

• A. Jhumming
• B. Ladang
• C. Milpa
• D. Nadis

Hint:

Different regions have local names for shifting cultivation—"Ladang" is specific to Indonesia and Malaysia.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, slash and burn agriculture is called "Ladang." This is a type of shifting cultivation where forests are cleared and burned for temporary agriculture before moving to a new area.