Nomadic Herding


 
 
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Nomadic Herding

Nomadic Herding: 

People migrate along with their animals from one place to another in search of fodder for their animals. Generally, they rear cattle, sheep, goats, camels and yaks for milk, skin, meat and wool.

Main features of nomadic herding are :

  • (i) Nomadic herding  is a primitive subsistence activity, in which the herders (who Rearing the animals ) rely on animals for food, clothing, shelter, tools and transport.
  • (ii) They move from one place to another along with their livestock, depending on the amount and quality of pastures and water.
  • Transhumance

  • The process of migration from plain areas to pastures on mountains during summers and again from moun
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    Question : 1

    The process of migration from plain areas to pastures on mountains during summers and again from mountain pastures to plain areas during winters is known as _______________.

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    Question : 2

    In _____________________ , herdsmen move from place to place with their animals for fodder and water , along a definite route.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Seasonal migration of people with their animals is called _______________

    Right Option : C
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