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CHAPTER 5
Pastoralists in the Modern World
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Explain the annual movement of the Gujjar Bakarwals. [CBSE March 2012]
Answer
The dry scrub forests in the low hills of the Shivalik range provide good
grazing ground for the herds. So, the Gujjar Bakarwals had to move here with
their herds in the winter season.
The Kashmir valley is full of lush green mountains and variety of grasses, so
they had move here in summers to graze their cattle.
They had to move back to their winter places at the times of onset winter.
Or
Where did the Gaddi shepherds live? Describe the seasonal movement of
the Gaddis.
Answer
The movement of Gollas depends upon the arrival and departure of the monsoon
season.
Whereas, the movement of Gujjar Bakarwals depend upon the advent and end of the
winter season.
Answer
Due to adverse seasonal conditions or lack of pasture lands, many pastoralists combined
pastoral activities with agriculture.
Raikas: They lived in deserts of Rajasthan. Harvesting is very irregular in this region due
to low or no precipitation. So, the Raikas had to combine cultivation with pastoralism.
Dhangars: Dhangar shepherds remained in the central plateau of Maharashtra. Due to low
rainfall, they had to combine cultivation with pastoralism.
Kuruman and Kurubas: They cultivated lands as well as reared sheep and goats.
5. Describe how the movement of Kurumas and Kurubas is defined
by the requirement of their cattle. [CBSE 2014]
Answer
The Kuruman and Kurubas pastoral communities had following occupations and needs that led to
seasonal movements:
The Kuruman and Kurubas were herders. They cultivated their lands and became traders too.
Their annual movement is based on the alteration of monsoon and dry season
In the dry season, they moved to coastal areas
They left the coastal areas when the rains came .
Answer
The nomadic pastoral community have to move from one place to another continuously to
gain in the recovery of pasture and to earn a living.
Banjaras were nomadic merchants or travellers who travelled in large groups with
their relatives.
This person carried grain in bullock carts from the villages to the settlements.
7. Mention any two factors which are responsible for the annual
movement of the pastoral communities.
Answer
Major factors which are responsible for the annual movement of the pastoral communities
are as follows:
Answer
The seasonal movements of Dhangars are mentioned as follows:
Answer
The Gollas pastoral communities had following occupations and needs that led to seasonal
movements.
Answer
Reserved forests: Reserved forests produced the timber which was commercially
valuable like deodar and Sal. Also, pastoralists weren’t allowed in the reserved forests.
Protected forests: Protected Forests produced non-commercial timber. Though the
movements were strictly restricted, still with special permits the pastoralists were allowed in
these forests
11. Name the Act which was passed by the British government to
limit the movement of the nomadic people. Mention any two
features of the Act.
Answer
The colonial government wanted to rule over a settled population, so they restricted
the movement of pastoralists and took control over all forests area.
Under the Criminal Tribes Act, many the movement of pastoralists were strictly
prohibited.
12. Who were the Raikas? Write any three features of their lifestyle .
Answer
Raikas are the pastoral community, who lived in deserts of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and
Bikaner of Rajasthan.
Raikas had to combine cultivation with pastoralism because:
Harvesting is very irregular in Rajasthan due to low or no precipitation. So, the Raikas
had to combine cultivation with pastoralism.
Cultivation was not certain and they had to wander around in search of pastures.
Or
Answer
In India, colonialism affected the lives of the pastoralists in the following ways:
Under colonial rule, the grazing land for cattle shrunk drastically
Pastoralists had to give additional taxes
Their trades and crafts were affected too
Their movement in search of pastures was regulated
14. Why did the British introduce Waste Land Rules ? Explain by
three reasons.
Answer
The colonial government introduced wastelands rules in India because: