5.1 - Pastoralists and their Movements
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Practice Questions
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What is nomadic pastoralism?
💡 Hint: Think about how these communities sustain their living.
Name one pastoral community in India.
💡 Hint: This community is found in the northern part of India.
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What are nomadic pastoralists primarily dependent on?
💡 Hint: Consider what sustains their lifestyle.
True or False: Colonialism had a positive impact on pastoralists.
💡 Hint: Think about how they adapted.
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Critically assess how modern agricultural practices conflict with traditional pastoralist movements. Discuss the implications for both sectors.
💡 Hint: Think about the interests of both farmers and pastoralists.
Explore the historical processes that led to the criminalization of nomadic tribes under colonial rule and analyze its long-term effects on their identity.
💡 Hint: Consider how historical narratives shape perceptions.
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