Class 9 Social Science — Chapter 5: Pastoralists in the Modern World

What you'll learn

• ▸Introduction to Nomadic Pastoralism
• ▸Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu & Kashmir
• ▸Gaddi Shepherds of Himachal Pradesh
• ▸Ecological Rationale of Himalayan Pastoralism
• ▸Dhangars of Maharashtra
• ▸Pastoralism on the Deccan Plateau
• ▸Raikas of Rajasthan
• ▸Banjaras Pastoral Group

Chapter Summary

--- PAGE 1 --- Pastoralists in the Modern World Chapter V 0966CH05 World Fig. 1 – Sheep grazing on the Bugyals of eastern Garhwal. Bugyals are vast natural pastures on the high mountains, above 12,000 feet. They are under snow in the winter and come to life after April. At this time the entire mountainside is covered with a variety of grasses, roots and herbs. By monsoon, these pastures are thick with vegetation and carpeted with wild flowers. In this chapter you will read about nomadic pastoralists. Nomads are people who do not live in one place but move from one area to another to earn their living. In many parts of India we can see nomadic pastoralists on the move with their herds of goats and sheep, or camels and cattle. Have you ever wondered…

Practice Questions from this Chapter

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1. Explain pastoralist traditions simply. Get Solution →
2. Describe diverse nomadic animals. Get Solution →
3. Illustrate herding in modern times. Get Solution →
4. What are the vast natural pastures on the high mountains, above 12,000 feet, called? Get Solution →
5. The Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir are great herders of which animals? Get Solution →
6. What is the term for a dry forested area below the foothills of Garhwal and Kumaun? Get Solution →
7. The Dhangars are an important pastoral community from which Indian state? Get Solution →
8. In Rajasthan, which group of Raikas is known for herding camels? Get Solution →

Did you know?

• 💡 Many types of cheese, like cheddar, were first made by ancient pastoralists.
• 💡 Some nomadic sheep can navigate vast landscapes using only the stars and sun.
• 💡 The word "nomad" comes from a Greek word meaning "one who pastures."
• 💡 Ancient herders were among the first people to domesticate animals like sheep and goats.
• 💡 A yak's thick wool keeps it warm in mountain temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius.

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