AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Current fallow land is land left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year. It is a temporary rest given to the soil to regain fertility.
Culturable waste land is land left uncultivated for more than 5 agricultural years. Though capable of being cultivated, it remains unused due to poor quality or high cost of cultivation.
Source: Resources and Development, Chapter 1 — Land Utilisation
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The key distinction examiners look for is the time period: current fallow = ≤1 year; culturable waste = >5 years. Both types can be cultivated, which is what separates them from barren/waste land. Always mention this potential for cultivation for culturable waste land. Use the exact textbook terms — "agricultural year" — for full marks.