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The land left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years is termed as ______________.
Question

The land left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years is termed as ______________.

A.

Fallow Other than Current Fallow

B.

Permanent Pastures 

C.

Culturable Waste Land 

D.

Current Fallow 

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).
· Current Fallow is land left uncultivated for one agricultural year or less.
· 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.
Information Booster
· Definition: Agricultural land that is temporarily uncultivated.
· 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.
· Purpose: The land is rested to allow the soil to naturally recover its nutrients and fertility.
· Significance: A measure that reflects the rotation of crops and sustainable agricultural practices.
· Classification: It is also sometimes referred to as 'Old Fallow'.
Additional Points
· Permanent Pastures: Land used for grazing, generally classified as permanent and not rotated for cultivation.
· 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.
· Current Fallow: Land left uncultivated for a period of one agricultural year or less.

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