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    Nomadic pastoralists move from place to place with their herds in search of pasturelands. As pasturelands decreased due to increased cultivation, overgrazing occurred. This led to deterioration of grazing lands and animal stock. Under colonial rule, pastoralists' way of life changed significantly as their grazing lands shrank and movements were regulated. Forest Acts further restricted pastoralists' access to forests that provided important resources. Pastoralists had to carefully manage herd movements and combine various activities to survive amidst these difficulties.

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    Nomadic pastoralists move from place to place with their herds in search of pasturelands. As pasturelands decreased due to increased cultivation, overgrazing occurred. This led to deterioration of grazing lands and animal stock. Under colonial rule, pastoralists' way of life changed significantly as their grazing lands shrank and movements were regulated. Forest Acts further restricted pastoralists' access to forests that provided important resources. Pastoralists had to carefully manage herd movements and combine various activities to survive amidst these difficulties.

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    Nomadic pastoralists move from place to place with their herds in search of pasturelands. As pasturelands decreased due to increased cultivation, overgrazing occurred. This led to deterioration of grazing lands and animal stock. Under colonial rule, pastoralists' way of life changed significantly as their grazing lands shrank and movements were regulated. Forest Acts further restricted pastoralists' access to forests that provided important resources. Pastoralists had to carefully manage herd movements and combine various activities to survive amidst these difficulties.

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    Pastoralists in the Modern World - Extra Questions

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    Question 1.
    Who are nomadic pastoralists?
    Answer:

     Nomads are people who do not live at one place but move from one area to another to earn
    their living.
     In many parts of India, we can see nomadic pastoralists on the move with their herds of goats
    and sheep, or camels and cattle.
     They move place to place in search of new pastures for their herds of goats and sheep.

    Question 2.
    What happened to the animal’s stock when pasture lands were turned into cultivated lands ?
    Answer:
    As pasturelands disappeared under the plough, the existing animal stock had to feed on whatever
    grazing land remained. This led to continuous intensive grazing of these pastures. Usually nomadic
    pastoralists grazed their animals in one area and moved to another area. These pastoral movements
    allowed time for the natural restoration of vegetation growth. When restrictions were imposed on
    pastoral movements, grazing lands came to be continuously used and the quality of pastures declined.
    This in turn created a further shortage of forage for animals and the deterioration of animal stock.
    Underfed cattle died in large numbers during scarcities and famines.

    Question 3.
    What do you know about the lifestyle of Gujjars of Garhwal and Kumaun?
    Answer:

     In Garhwal and Kumaun, the Gujjar cattle herders came to the dry forests of the bhabar in the
    winter, and went to the high meadows, the Bugyals, in summer.
     Many of them were originally from Jammu and came to the UP hills in the 19th century’ in
    search of good pastures.
     This pattern of cyclical movement between summer and winter pastures was typical of many
    pastoral communities of the Himalayas.

    Question 4.
    Describe the life of pastoralists inhabiting the mountains of India.
    Answer:
    (a) The Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir, the Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh, the
    Gujjar cattle herders of Garhwal and Kumaun, the Bhotiyas, the Sherpas and Kinnauris move annually
    between their summer and winter grazing grounds governed by the cycle of seasonal movements.
    (b) They adjust their movements to seasonal changes and make effective use of available pastures in
    different places. When pastures are exhausted or unstable in one place they move their herds to new
    areas.

    Question 5.
    Discuss the main features of the pastoral nomads of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
    Answer:

     In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, we found the dry central plateau covered with stone and
    grass inhabited by cattle, goat and sheep herders.
     The Gollas herded cattle and the Kurumas and Kurubas reared sheep and goats and sold woven
    blankets. They lived near the woods, cultivated small patches of land, engaged in a variety of
    petty trades and took care of their herbs.
     The pastoral nomads of these two southern states lived near the forests, cultivated small
    patches of land, engaged themselves in different petty trades and took care of the herds.

    Question 7.
    Under colonial rule, what were the changes in the life of pastoralists?
    Answer:
    Following were the changes that took place in the life of pastoralists under the colonial rule:

     Under colonial rule, the life of pastoralists changed dramatically. Their grazing grounds shrank.
     The revenue they had to pay was increased.
     Their movements were regulated.
     Their agricultural stock declined and their trades and crafts were adversely affected. (Any three
    points)

    Question 8.
    What factors had to be kept in mind by the pastoralists in order to survive?
    Answer:
    Following factors had to be kept in mind by pastoralists in order to survive:

     They had to judge how longtail herds could stay in one area and know where they could find
    water and pasture.
     They needed to calculate the timing of their movements, and ensure that they could move
    through different territories.
     They also had to set up a relationship with farmers on the way, so that the herds could graze in
    harvested fields and manure the soil.
     They also had to combine a range of different activities-cultivation, trade and herding-to make
    their living. (Any three points)

    Question 9.
    How did the Forest Acts change the life of pastoralists?
    Answer:
    The Forest Acts change the life of pastoralists in the following ways:
    (a) Forest Acts were enacted to protect and preserve forests for timber which was of commercial
    importance.
    (b) They were now prevented from entering many forests that had earlier provided valuable forage for
    their cattle. Even in the areas they were allowed entry, their movement were regulated.
    (c) They were issued permits which monitored their entry into and exit from forests. They could not
    stay in the forests as much as they liked because the permit specified the periods in which they could
    be legally within a forest. If they overstayed, they were liable to fives.

    Question 10.
    Who were Banjaras?
    Answer:

     Banjaras were another well-known group of graziers. Banjaras were nomadic.


     They were to be found in the villages of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and
    Maharashtra.
     In search of good pastureland for their cattle, they moved over long distances, selling plough
    cattle and other goods to villagers in exchange for grain and fodder.

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