In context to agriculture what is “Fallow Land”?
a. Fallowing is the process to make the soil rich in
phosphorus
b. Agricultural land which is added with organic matter to
reduce its acidity.
c. Agricultural field which is water logged before rice
cultivation so that soil’s water retention capacity
increases
d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s
natural nutrient balance can be restored.

1 Answer

Answer :

d. Agriculture field which is left unplanted so that the soil’s
natural nutrient balance can be restored.

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