The Total solution for NCERT class 6-12
Barren and Wasteland
Culturable Wasteland
(a)Barren and wasteland refers to that land which cannot be brought under cultivation practises even with the use of present technology.
(a) Culturable wasteland is the land, which is left fallow for more than 5 years
(b) It is the land which is depleted due to land degradation or other natural factors. Eg. Ravines of chambal.
(b) It can be brought under cultivation with present reclamation technologies.