Direction for the question 41 to 45: Read the following passage and answer the question: Nomadic herding or pastoral nomadism is a primitive subsistence activity, in which the herders rely on animals for food, clothing, shelter, tools and transport. They move from one place to another along with their livestock, depending on the amount and quality of pastures and water. Each nomadic community occupies a well-identified territory as a matter of tradition. A wide variety of animals is kept in different regions. In tropical Africa, cattle are the most important livestock, while in Sahara and Asiatic deserts, sheeps, goats and camel are reared. In the mountainous areas of Tibet and Andes, Yak and llamas and in the Arctic and sub-Artic areas, reindeer are the most important animals. Pastoral nomadism is associated with three important regions. The core region extends from the Atlantic shores of North Africa eastwards across the Arabian Peninsula into Mongolia and Central China. The second region extends over the Tundra region of Eurasia. In the southern hemisphere there are small areas in south-West Africa and on the islands of Madagascar. Movement in search of pastures is undertaken either over vast horizontal distances or vertically from one elevation to another in the mountainous regions. The process of migration from plain areas to pastures on mountain during Summer and again from Mountain pastures to plain areas during winters is known as Transhumance. In mountain regions such as Himalayas, Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis and Bhotiyas migrate from plains to the mountains in summers and to the plains from the high-altitude pastures in winters. Similarly, in the Tundra regions, the nomadic herders move from south to north in summers and from north to south in winters. The number of pastoral nomads has been decreasing and the areas operated by them shrinking. This is due to: (a) imposition of political boundaries, (b) new settlement plans by different countries. Which one is NOT an important region of pastoral nomadism in the world?
United States of America and Canada
Understanding Pastoral Nomadism and Its Regions
Pastoral nomadism is a type of subsistence activity where people, known as herders, move with their domesticated animals (livestock) from one place to another. This movement is based on the availability of pastures and water. The herders rely on their animals for essential needs like food, clothing, shelter, tools, and transportation.
The passage describes pastoral nomadism and identifies the key regions where it is practiced around the world. Understanding these regions is crucial to answering the question.
Key Characteristics of Pastoral Nomadism
- Reliance on animals for subsistence.
- Movement with livestock based on pasture and water availability.
- Each community traditionally occupies a specific territory.
- Different animals are reared depending on the geographic and climatic conditions (cattle in tropical Africa, sheep/goats/camel in deserts, Yak/llamas in mountains, reindeer in Arctic).
Important Regions of Pastoral Nomadism Mentioned in the Passage
The passage explicitly lists three important regions where pastoral nomadism is found:
- The core region: This area stretches from the Atlantic coast of North Africa, across the Arabian Peninsula, and into Mongolia and Central China.
- The second region: This covers the Tundra region of Eurasia (which includes parts of Asia and Europe).
- Southern hemisphere: Here, pastoral nomadism is found in smaller areas, specifically in South-West Africa and on the islands of Madagascar.
The question asks which option is NOT an important region of pastoral nomadism according to the passage.
Analyzing the Given Options
Let's compare the options provided with the regions listed in the passage:
- Option 1: Western part of North Africa Continent of Mongolia - This aligns with the core region mentioned (Atlantic shores of North Africa to Mongolia). This is an important region.
- Option 2: Tundra region of Asia and Europe - This aligns with the second region mentioned (Tundra region of Eurasia). This is an important region.
- Option 3: South West Africa and Island of Madagascar - This aligns with the southern hemisphere region mentioned. This is an important region.
- Option 4: United States of America and Canada - The passage does NOT mention the United States of America or Canada as important regions for pastoral nomadism.
Therefore, based on the information given in the passage, the United States of America and Canada are not identified as important regions for pastoral nomadism.
Conclusion
Based on the passage describing the global distribution of pastoral nomadism, the regions mentioned are North Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Mongolia, Central China, the Tundra of Eurasia, South-West Africa, and Madagascar. The United States of America and Canada are not included in this list.
The final answer is United States of America and Canada because the passage does not identify this region as an important area for pastoral nomadism.
Revision Table: Pastoral Nomadism Regions
| Important Region (as per passage) | Included in Options? |
|---|---|
| Core region (North Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Mongolia, Central China) | Yes (Option 1 references parts of this) |
| Tundra region of Eurasia | Yes (Option 2 references this) |
| South-West Africa and islands of Madagascar | Yes (Option 3 references this) |
| United States of America and Canada | No (Option 4 presents this as NOT an important region) |
Additional Information: Pastoral Nomadism
Pastoral nomadism is a traditional way of life that has existed for centuries. Herders often follow ancient routes passed down through generations. The process of moving livestock between different elevations (like plains in winter and mountains in summer) is called Transhumance. Examples of communities practicing Transhumance in the Himalayas include Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis, and Bhotiyas.
The passage also highlights that the practice of pastoral nomadism is declining. The reasons given are the imposition of political borders between countries, which restricts movement, and new government plans for settling nomadic communities in one place.
This way of life requires detailed knowledge of the environment, including weather patterns, plant growth cycles, and animal needs. It plays a significant role in the culture and economy of the regions where it is practiced.
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The activity solely dependent upon animals is called:
Which of the following is a mining town?
According to density of population arrange the given continents in descending order.
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. Asia
D. North America
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following Geographers has emphasized on ‘synthesis study of relationship between human societies and earth’s surface’ while defining Human Geography?
Direction for the question 41 to 45: Read the following passage and answer the question:
Nomadic herding or pastoral nomadism is a primitive subsistence activity, in which the herders rely on animals for food, clothing, shelter, tools and transport. They move from one place to another along with their livestock, depending on the amount and quality of pastures and water. Each nomadic community occupies a well-identified territory as a matter of tradition.
A wide variety of animals is kept in different regions. In tropical Africa, cattle are the most important livestock, while in Sahara and Asiatic deserts, sheeps, goats and camel are reared. In the mountainous areas of Tibet and Andes, Yak and llamas and in the Arctic and sub-Artic areas, reindeer are the most important animals.
Pastoral nomadism is associated with three important regions. The core region extends from the Atlantic shores of North Africa eastwards across the Arabian Peninsula into Mongolia and Central China. The second region extends over the Tundra region of Eurasia. In the southern hemisphere there are small areas in south-West Africa and on the islands of Madagascar.
Movement in search of pastures is undertaken either over vast horizontal distances or vertically from one elevation to another in the mountainous regions. The process of migration from plain areas to pastures on mountain during Summer and again from Mountain pastures to plain areas during winters is known as Transhumance. In mountain regions such as Himalayas, Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis and Bhotiyas migrate from plains to the mountains in summers and to the plains from the high-altitude pastures in winters.
Similarly, in the Tundra regions, the nomadic herders move from south to north in summers and from north to south in winters.
The number of pastoral nomads has been decreasing and the areas operated by them shrinking. This is due to: (a) imposition of political boundaries, (b) new settlement plans by different countries.
The number of pastoral nomads have been decreasing and operated area shrinking due to?
