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Indian Geography UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Jhuming is practised mostly in

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Assam

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Assam”.
It is largely practised in the north-eastern region of India, including Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, etc.

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