Which classes are designated as pastures and grazing not suitable for cultivation?

• A. Class V, Class VI, Class VII
• B. Class II
• C. Class I
• D. Class VIII

Answer: (A)

This item assesses how land capability classifications guide what land should be used for. In this system, soils are grouped from I to VIII based on how suitable they are for cultivation, with I being the best for farming and higher numbers indicating increasing limitations. The classes that are designated for pastures and grazing and not suitable for cultivation are the middle-to-late groups: Class V, Class VI, and Class VII. These reflect soils with significant constraints—such as limited depth, steep slopes, poor fertility, or erosion risk—that make crop production impractical, so the recommended use is pasture or grazing rather than cultivation. Class VIII is typically kept for lands with no productive use in most contexts. So the set that specifically matches pastures and grazing not suitable for cultivation is V, VI, and VII.