Question

What is fallow land give two examples showing how it is converted into cultivation land?

Answer 1

fallow land refers to cultivable land which is left uncultivated for a season to regain its fertility

Answer 2

The term Fallow Land is used to refer the land which is left uncultivated for a season to recover its fertility. the fallow land is usually cultivated once in time span of two-three years to maintain moisture and recover fertility. The fallow land in India covers around 5 to 7% of total land. In the following ways, the fallow land can be converted into cultivation land:

1. Making irrigation possible.

2. The higher use of manure