Class 9 History Chapter 5: Pastoralists in the Modern World
Class 9 History Chapter 5: Pastoralists in the Modern World Pastoral Nomads in the Mountains Q: Who are the Gujjar Bakarwals? A: They are a well-known pastoral nomadic community of Jammu and Kashmir who rear sheep and goats. Q: What is a 'bugyal'? A: A bugyal is a vast, natural meadow in the high mountains where pastoralists graze their flocks during the summer months. Q: Which prominent pastoral community belongs to Himachal Pradesh? A: The Gaddi shepherds, who also spend their winters in the low hills of the Siwaliks and summers in Lahul and Spiti. Q: What is the 'Bhabar'? A: A dry forested area below the foothills of Garhwal and Kumaun where pastoralists bring their herds during the winter. Pastoralists on the Plains, Plateaus, and Deserts Q: Who are the Dhangars? A: An important pastoral community of Maharashtra known primarily as shepherds, blanket weavers, and buffalo herders. Q: Which pastoral groups live in the dry central plateau of Karnataka and An...