Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Land resources and Agriculture

Question:

The land left fallow without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year is called:

Options:

Current fallow

Net Sown Area

Culturalble waste-land

Barren Land

Correct Answer:

Current fallow

Explanation:

Current Fallow: This is the land which : is left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year. Fallowing is a cultural practice adopted for giving the land rest. The land recoups the lost fertility through natural processes.