What is a Culturable Wasteland? |
Land which is left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year. A cultivable land which is left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years. Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years None of the above |
Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years |
The correct answer is Option 3: Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years is included in this category Option 1: Land which is left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year. — Incorrect. This refers to current fallow land. Option 2: A cultivable land which is left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years. — Incorrect. This defines fallow land other than current fallow. Option 3: Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years. — Correct Culturable wasteland refers to cultivable land that has remained uncultivated for more than five years. NCERT: Culturable Wasteland :Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years is included in this category. It can be brought under cultivation after improving it through reclamation practices. |