Correct option is A
Introduction
According to standard land-use classification in India, land left uncultivated for a period of
one to five agricultural years is termed as
'Fallow Other than Current Fallow' (or Old Fallow).
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Current Fallow is land left uncultivated for one agricultural year or less.
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Fallow Other than Current Fallow is land that has been out of cultivation for a longer period (one to five years) to allow the soil to regain its fertility naturally.
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Definition: Agricultural land that is temporarily uncultivated.
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Time Period: Specifically, it is the land that has been left uncultivated for a period of
more than one year but less than five years.
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Purpose: The land is rested to allow the soil to naturally recover its nutrients and fertility.
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Significance: A measure that reflects the rotation of crops and sustainable agricultural practices.
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Classification: It is also sometimes referred to as 'Old Fallow'.
Additional Points
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Permanent Pastures: Land used for grazing, generally classified as permanent and not rotated for cultivation.
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Culturable Waste Land: Land that is available for cultivation but has been left uncultivated for a very long time (more than five years) or has poor quality.
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Current Fallow: Land left uncultivated for a period of one agricultural year or less.