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Find out other areas and the names with which shifting cultivation is done.

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Shifting cultivation is prevalent in tropical regions and is known by different names in different areas. In the North Eastern states of India, it is called 'Jhuming'.

In Central America and Mexico, this practice is known as 'Milpa', while in Indonesia and Malaysia, it is referred to as 'Ladang'.

Apart from these specific names, shifting cultivation is widely practised in Africa, South and Central America, and South East Asia.

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Explanation

The provided context explicitly lists the local names for shifting cultivation in specific regions: Jhuming in North Eastern India, Milpa in Central America/Mexico, and Ladang in Indonesia/Malaysia. It also identifies the broader geographical regions where this primitive subsistence agriculture is practised, such as Africa, South and Central America, and South East Asia.