SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 32

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 9 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q32

Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than ______ years is under the category of Culturable Wasteland.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. five.

Culturable Wasteland refers to land that was once cultivable but has not been used for agricultural purposes for a period of more than five years. These lands can be brought back into cultivation with proper soil and water management. They include degraded forest lands, pastures, and other lands that were not used recently but have potential for revival.