What is the local name for shifting cultivation in Mexico and Central America?
Correct Answer: Milpa
Subject: geography
Explanation: • The local name for shifting cultivation in Mexico/Central America is Milpa.
• In Northeast India, it is called Jhoom or Jhum.
• In Indonesia/Malaysia, it is known as Ladang.
• Ladang is Malaysia/Indonesia, Chena is Sri Lanka, and Jhoom is India.
• 'M' for Mexico, 'M' for Milpa.
• In the Philippines, it is called Kaingin.