Is java easier than C?

JAVA is much more easier than C. 

JAVA is very Simple and easy to learn as very difficult Concepts of C like: 

•  Pointers 
  
  
•  Operator Overloading
  
  
•  free() memory explicitly 

are removed from the JAVA. And many more features like "Garbage Collection" and "Security" as pointers are not there. 

For more features refer following link: 

http://java.meritcampus.com/?tc=mm136 

To learn java you can refer books for theory knowledge like: 

Books on java:

1) Complete Reference 

2) Balaguruswamy 

Also, There are many Website from where you can learn java online: 

For Difficult Programs:

1) Codechef 

2) Hackerearth 

3) Hackerrank 

For Beginners: 

1) Meritcampus (Various Topics+ Online Compiler+ practice Tests + Expert Training)

http://java.meritcampus.com/?tc=mm136

2) W3school

http://www.w3schools.com/