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 of the following is NOT a correct set of livestock of pastoral nomads?
Tibet - Camel and horse
Understanding Pastoral Nomadism and Livestock
Pastoral nomadism is a traditional way of life where people move with their animals to find food and water. The passage describes this activity and the types of animals kept in different parts of the world. The question asks us to identify which of the given options is NOT a correct set of livestock found with pastoral nomads in the specified region, according to the provided text.
Let's carefully examine the passage to see what it says about livestock in different areas.
- The passage mentions that herders rely on animals for various needs like food, clothing, and shelter.
- It states that a wide variety of animals are kept depending on the region.
Analyzing the Options based on the Passage
We will now check each option against the information given in the passage.
- Tropical Africa - Cattle: The passage says, "In tropical Africa, cattle are the most important livestock". This matches the information in the passage.
- Asiatic Deserts - Sheep and goats: The passage says, "...while in Sahara and Asiatic deserts, sheeps, goats and camel are reared". This option includes sheep and goats, which are mentioned for Asiatic deserts. This matches the information in the passage.
- Tibet - Camel and horse: The passage says, "In the mountainous areas of Tibet and Andes, Yak and llamas... are the most important animals". The passage does NOT mention camel and horse for Tibet. It specifically mentions Yak and llamas for Tibet. Therefore, this set does NOT match the information in the passage.
- Arctic areas - Reindeer: The passage says, "...and in the Arctic and sub-Artic areas, reindeer are the most important animals". This matches the information in the passage.
Based on the analysis, the set "Tibet - Camel and horse" is not supported by the passage, as the passage states that Yak and llamas are important animals in Tibet.
Conclusion
The question asks for the set that is NOT correct according to the passage. Comparing the options with the text, we find that the association of Camel and horse with Tibet is incorrect based on the information provided.
| Region | Livestock Mentioned in Passage | Livestock in Option | Match? |
| Tropical Africa | Cattle | Cattle | Yes |
| Asiatic Deserts | Sheep, goats, camel | Sheep and goats | Yes (subset) |
| Tibet | Yak and llamas | Camel and horse | No |
| Arctic areas | Reindeer | Reindeer | Yes |
Therefore, the set "Tibet - Camel and horse" is NOT a correct set of livestock for pastoral nomads in that region, according to the provided passage.
Revision Table: Key Concepts
| Term | Definition/Explanation from Passage |
| Pastoral Nomadism | Primitive subsistence activity; herders rely on animals; move with livestock based on pasture/water. |
| Transhumance | Seasonal migration between plains and mountain pastures (Summer: plains to mountain, Winter: mountain to plains). |
| Factors affecting nomadism | Decreasing due to political boundaries, new settlement plans. |
Additional Information: Nomadic Herding Regions and Livestock
The passage highlights specific regions and their common livestock in the context of pastoral nomadism. Understanding these associations is key to answering questions about this topic.
- Core Region: North Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Mongolia, Central China (Animals mentioned: Cattle, Sheep, goats, camel in specific parts).
- Second Region: Tundra region of Eurasia (Animals mentioned: Reindeer).
- Southern Hemisphere: South-West Africa, Madagascar (Specific animals not detailed in passage for these small areas).
- Mountainous Areas (Tibet, Andes): Yak and llamas.
- Arctic/Sub-Arctic Areas: Reindeer.
These examples show how the choice of animals depends heavily on the climate, vegetation, and terrain of the region. Different animals are adapted to different environments, making them suitable for pastoral nomadism in those areas.
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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?
