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Chapter 11 HISTORY : Pastoralists in the Modern World — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which community is famous as pastoral nomads in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh?

Answer: A. Gaddis — Gaddis are a pastoral community living in the mountain ranges of Himachal Pradesh, known for their seasonal migration.

Q: What is the term used for the seasonal movement of people and their herds?

Answer: B. Transhumance — Transhumance refers to the periodic movement of pastoralists and their livestock between summer and winter pastures.

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Which community is famous as pastoral nomads in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Gaddis ✓
B. Raikas
C. Dhangars
D. Banjaras

Answer: A. Gaddis
Gaddis are a pastoral community living in the mountain ranges of Himachal Pradesh, known for their seasonal migration.

What is the term used for the seasonal movement of people and their herds?

A. Urbanization
B. Transhumance ✓
C. Industrialization
D. Globalization

Answer: B. Transhumance
Transhumance refers to the periodic movement of pastoralists and their livestock between summer and winter pastures.

Why did the British colonial government introduce the Wasteland Rules?

A. To promote nomadic life
B. To transform grazing lands into agricultural fields for land revenue ✓
C. To build national parks
D. To increase the number of livestock

Answer: B. To transform grazing lands into agricultural fields for land revenue
Colonial officials viewed uncultivated land as 'wasteland' and aimed to bring it under cultivation to increase tax revenue.

Compare the impact of British grazing laws on Indian pastoralists with their impact on African pastoralists.

A. African pastoralists gained more freedom, Indian pastoralists lost it
B. Both groups faced restricted movement and reduced grazing access due to colonial policies ✓
C. British laws only affected Indian forests, not African lands
D. Pastoralists were encouraged to keep more livestock in both regions

Answer: B. Both groups faced restricted movement and reduced grazing access due to colonial policies
Both Indian and African pastoralists suffered from loss of land, restricted movement, and loss of livelihood under European colonial control.

Consider the status of pastoralists in post-colonial India compared to the colonial era. What is the most accurate observation?

A. Pastoralism has completely disappeared from the Indian economy
B. Government policies post-independence have completely restored all traditional grazing routes
C. Pastoralists have adjusted to new conditions by reducing herd sizes and sometimes switching professions ✓
D. They now have more political power than the settled farmers

Answer: C. Pastoralists have adjusted to new conditions by reducing herd sizes and sometimes switching professions
While pastoralism survives, communities have had to adapt to decreased land availability, resulting in smaller herds and diversification into agriculture or labor.

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