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Pastoralists in the Modern World
Describe Transhumance as a form of pastoralism.
Transhumance pastoralism:
(i) Transhumance pastoralism is practised by those who often move between winter and summer pastures. This is a seasonal migration between the same two locations. In this migration, locations are fixed and at regular intervals encampments are made. Therefore, stable villages with permanent houses are found there.
(ii) Simultaneously, they also practise farming side by side of animal rearing. They often do small scale vegetable farming at their summer encampments.
(iii) They are more likely to indulge in trade (through the barter or money) with neighbouring towns for luxury or other goods.
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Explain why nomadic tribes need to move from one place to another. What are the advantages to the environment of this continuous movement?
Discuss why the colonial government in India brought in the following laws. In each case, explain how the law changed the lives of pastoralists:
Give reason to explain why the Masai community lost their grazing lands.
There are many similarities in the way in which the modern world forced changes in the lives of pastoral communities in India and East Africa. Write about any two examples of changes which were similar for Indian Pastoralists and the Masai herders.
What are Bugyals?
To which state do the Gaddis belong?
Gujjar Bakarwals are the most prominent tribal/ nomadic group of
Dhangars were an important community of
When are the Kharif crops harvested?
When are the Rabi crops harvested?
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