BASED on inherent limitations imposed on sustained use by soil attributes, topography, drainage and climate.The guiding principle underlying LCC is to “use land according to its capability and TREAT it as per its need”.The capability classes fall into two groups, one suited for cultivation and the other not suited for cultivation.Each group is further subdivided into four capabilities based on the intensity of hazards and limitations of use.The subclasses are further divided into a unit based on specific management practice. Thus the land is classified into eight land capability classes under two broad groups:Land suitable for agriculture and other USES which include class I to class IV lands.Land not suitable for agriculture but very well suited for forestry, GRASSLAND and wildlife which include class V to class VIII lands. LCC Characteristics1Very good cultivation, deep, nearly level productive land with almost no limitation or very slight hazard. Soils in this class are suited for a variety of CROPS, including wheat, barley, cotton, maize, tomato and bean. Need no special practices for cultivation2Cultivable land on almost level plain or on gentle slopes, moderate depth, subject to occasional overland flow, may require drainage, moderate risk of damage when cultivated, use crop rotations, water control system or special tillage practices to control erosion3Soils are of moderate fertility on moderately steep slopes subject to more severe erosion and severe risk of damage but can be used for crops, provided adequate plant cover is maintained, hay or other sod crops should be grown instead of row crops.4These are good soils on steep slopes, subject to severe erosion, with severe risk of damage. These can be cultivated occasionally if handled with great care.5The land is too wet or stony which makes it unsuitable for the cultivation of crops, subject to only slight erosion. If properly managed, should be used for pasture or forestry but grazing should be regulated to prevent the cover from being destroyed6These are shallow soils on steep slopes, used for grazing and forestry; grazing should be regulated to preserve plant cover; if the plant cover is destroyed, use should be restricted until the cover is re-established.7These are steep, rough, eroded lands with shallow soils, also include drought and swampy land, severe risk of damage even when used for pasture or forestry, strict grazing or forest management must be applied8Very rough land, not suitable even for woodland or grazing, reserve for wildlife, recreation or wasteland consideration.