Lottery for Farming in Mizoram
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the purpose of the lottery system in Mizoram’s farming?
a) To allocate land for permanent ownership
b) To decide which family will get how much land for farming
c) To distribute seeds among farmers
d) To select the best farmer of the year
2. What material was used to make the pot for drawing chits in the lottery system?
a) Clay
b) Bamboo
c) Metal
d) Wood
3. What is a major concern of farmers while choosing land through the lottery?
a) The amount of rainfall
b) The availability of water
c) The ability to manage the land effectively
d) The distance from their home
4. Why did Saima Sir decide to take less land this year?
a) His family had moved to another village
b) He found farming unprofitable
c) His sister got married, and he lacked help
d) The village council advised him to do so
Answers and Explanation
1. b) The village follows a system where the land is owned collectively, and turns are taken to farm different plots.
2. b) The pot for drawing chits was made of bamboo, a common material in Mizoram.
3. c) Farmers consider their ability to manage the land effectively before taking it.
4. c) Saima Sir’s sister got married and left, making it harder for him to manage farming alone.
Jhoom Farming
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the first step in Jhoom farming?
a) Ploughing the land deeply
b) Burning weeds and bamboo
c) Using pesticides to prepare the soil
d) Planting seeds in rows
2. How does burning bamboo and weeds help in Jhoom farming?
a) It kills pests permanently
b) It creates ash, which makes the soil fertile
c) It clears the land for irrigation
d) It prevents wild animals from entering
3. What precaution is taken while burning the weeds?
a) Fire is set in multiple places for faster clearing
b) It is burned near rivers to stop it from spreading
c) Care is taken to prevent fire from spreading to other parts of the forest
d) Firefighters are called to monitor the burning process
4. Why is Jhoom farming different from other farming methods?
a) The land is not ploughed deeply
b) Only a single crop is grown
c) It requires chemical fertilizers
d) It is practiced in desert regions
Answers and Explanation
1. b) The first step is to burn bamboo and weeds to prepare the soil.
2. b) The ash left after burning acts as a natural fertilizer for the soil.
3. c) Farmers ensure that fire does not spread beyond the designated area.
4. a) The land is only lightly dug up, unlike in traditional ploughing methods.
What We Have Learnt
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is one similarity between Jhoom farming and Bhaskerbhai’s farming method?
a) Both use deep ploughing
b) Both involve using chemical fertilizers
c) Both methods avoid pulling out unwanted plants
d) Both focus on growing wheat and rice
2. What makes forests important for people living in forested areas?
a) They serve as a hunting ground
b) They provide resources like food, shelter, and medicinal plants
c) They help in building large cities
d) They are used only for tourism purposes
3. What is a unique cultural aspect of Mizoram’s farming celebrations?
a) Farmers perform a sword dance
b) A large communal feast is held
c) The Cheraw dance is performed
d) People exchange land ownership
4. What is one challenge faced by farmers in Mizoram?
a) Lack of fertile land
b) Difficulty in transporting crops due to hilly terrain
c) Limited access to seeds
d) Excessive use of irrigation
Answers and Explanation
1. c) Both methods avoid pulling out all weeds, as some help in maintaining soil fertility.
2. b) People living in forests depend on them for food, shelter, and medicine.
3. c) The Cheraw dance is an important part of Mizoram’s farming celebrations.
4. b) Due to the hilly terrain, carrying harvested crops home is a major challenge.
