Which of the following is are the adverse effects of shifting cultivation i Loss of forest pro...........

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Which of the following is/are the adverse effects of shifting cultivation?

(i) Loss of forest produce

(ii) Accelerates soil erosion

(iii) Increases siltation of tanks and rivers

(iv) Invasion of weeds into forests.

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(i) and (ii)

(i),(ii) and (iii)

(i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)

(iii) and (iv)

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Explanation:

Shifting cultivation refers to the cyclic cultivation involving the removal and burning of vegetation to create a non permanent clearing which are followed in forest areas at varying time and length. All the given statements in the context are correct.