Practice On The Plateaus, Plains And Deserts (5.1.2) - Pastoralists and their Movements

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Question 1.
What is pastoralism?
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Think about what type of agriculture involves livestock.
Question 2.
What do Dhangars primarily herd?
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Identify the animals typically associated with the community.
3Question 3.
What defines a pastoral community?
- A community that cultivates crops
- A community that herds animals
- A community that mines resources
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Which option mentions livestock?
4Question 4.
True or False: The Dhangars remain in one place all year round.
- True
- False
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Do they stay put, or do they move?
Question 5.
Analyze how the patterns of migration among pastoralists can affect local ecosystems.
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Consider how old pastures recover when animals move.
Question 6.
Evaluate the long-term effects of colonial laws on pastoral communities and their adaptations.
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Think about how laws change lifestyles drastically.

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