5. Pastoralists in the Modern World(I)

What is the primary occupation of nomadic pastoralists?

• Farming
• Fishing
• Herding
• Hunting

Which geographical areas in India are commonly inhabited by nomadic pastoralists?

• Coastal regions
• Plateaus, plains, and deserts
• Urban areas
• Rainforests

Which term is used to describe the seasonal movement of pastoralists between different grazing areas?

• Migration
• Trekking
• Pilgrimage
• Cyclical movement

In the Himalayas, how do the Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir manage their herds during winter and summer?

• They stay in one place year-round
• They migrate to warmer regions during winter
• They move between low hills and high mountains seasonally
• They graze their herds only in the mountains

What is the term for the loop-like bends formed by a river's twists and turns?

• Meanders
• Rapids
• Waterfalls
• Channels

Which pastoral community of Maharashtra moved westward during the year, shifting between semi-arid and agricultural regions?

• Gollas
• Gujjars
• Dhangars
• Banjaras

How do nomadic pastoralists earn their living?

• By farming
• By fishing
• By herding
• By hunting

Which regions in India do nomadic pastoralists commonly inhabit?

• Coastal areas
• Plateaus, plains, and deserts
• Urban areas
• Rainforests

What term describes the seasonal movement of pastoralists between grazing areas?

• Migration
• Trekking
• Pilgrimage
• Cyclical movement

How do Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir manage their herds during winter and summer?

• They stay in one place year-round
• They migrate to warmer regions during winter
• They move between low hills and high mountains seasonally
• They graze their herds only in the mountains