Class 9 History Chapter 5 Pastoralists In The Modern World Quiz 2 (25 MCQs)

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1. What did the Raikas of Rajasthan combine with pastoralism due to uncertain rainfall?
2. When was Maasailand cut into half with an international boundary?
3. How did pastoralists ensure the well-being of their herds during their cyclical movements?
4. What was always short in supply?
5. What is the main reason pastoralists move from one area to another?
6. Another well known group of Graziers were ..... ?
7. The Maasai herders live in .....
8. What role did oral traditions play in pastoral groups' identity?
9. What characterized the movements of Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh in the mountains?
10. The British imposed various restrictions on ..... & .....
11. In what ways were the lives of Gujjar Bakarwalas of Jammu and Kashmir similar to that of Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh?
12. Which term describes the historical accounts provided by travellers about pastoral communities?
13. How did Buchanan describe the Gollas during his travels in Mysore?
14. Nomadic tribes need to move from one place to another because of:
15. What were Dhangar shepherds' primary activities during the monsoon in Maharashtra?
16. Which two processes continuously shape the landscape?
17. Which group of pastoralists reared camels in Rajasthan?
18. The settlement of the Maru pastoral community is called?
19. What did the Raikas of Rajasthan combine with pastoralism due to the region's arid conditions?
20. In the Himalayas, how do the Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir manage their herds during winter and summer?
21. What did the British colonial government want to do with grazing lands?
22. What did Buchanan's account reveal about the Gollas of Mysore?
23. What was the primary focus of the accounts of travellers about pastoral groups?
24. Kharif and Rabi crops are also called ..... and ..... respectively.
25. Which of the following communities is known for their seasonal migration in India?