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The document discusses pastoral nomads around the world and how their lifestyles have changed over time. It begins by asking the reader to name different pastoralist groups found in places like Jammu and Kashmir, mountains, plateaus, plains, deserts, and various Indian states. It then discusses how colonial rule impacted pastoralists' way of life and environment. The document goes on to describe the seasonal movements of groups like the Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh, the Gujjar cattle herders of Garhwal and Kumaon, and the Raikas of Rajasthan. It asks how pastoralists have adapted to new times and restrictions imposed on them throughout history.

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CBSE Class 9 History Worksheet

The document discusses pastoral nomads around the world and how their lifestyles have changed over time. It begins by asking the reader to name different pastoralist groups found in places like Jammu and Kashmir, mountains, plateaus, plains, deserts, and various Indian states. It then discusses how colonial rule impacted pastoralists' way of life and environment. The document goes on to describe the seasonal movements of groups like the Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh, the Gujjar cattle herders of Garhwal and Kumaon, and the Raikas of Rajasthan. It asks how pastoralists have adapted to new times and restrictions imposed on them throughout history.

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HISTORY ASSIGNMENT: 4 PASTROLISTS IN THE MODERN WORLD Who are nomadic pastoralists? How do these people live and earn? Name the pastoral nomads of Jammu & Kashmir,. How and why do they migrate? Name the different pastoral nomads of mountains, plateaus, plains, deserts, Himachal, Maharashtra. What were the changes in the pastoral life of the people due to colonial rule? What are the advantages to the environment of this continuous movement? Which herds of animals are kept by the pastoralists? What is kafila? What is bhabar? Name the communities which followed pattern of cyclical movements between summer and winter pastures. Which type of area is central plateau of Maharashtra? Name the crop sown here. What is stubble? Name the pastoral communities of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Which group of Raikas herded camels? What is dhandi? Where are the villages of the Maldhari herders found? What is the cycle of seasonal movement of Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh? What do they do at Lahul and Spiti on their forward and return journey? What is the cycle of seasonal movement of the Gujjar cattle herders in Garhwal and Kumaon? When are the Gaddi sheep sheared? Why do the Konkani peasants welcome the Dhangar shepherds? Who are Banjaras? Where are they found? What is their occupation? According to Royal Commission on Agriculture (1920s). What were the factors for reduction of area available for grazing? What were the effects of reduction of area available for grazing? How did the pastoralists cope with the changes made b the government? What do you understand by Maasai? Describe their social life and habitat? Describe the various restrictions imposed on the pastoral groups in Africa. What were the effects of various restrictions on the Maasai during the colonial period? How was it divided? What were their duties? Describe the life and movement of the Raikas of Rajasthan. Describe the nature of work undertaken by men and women in pastoral households. How have the pastoralists adapted to new times? Write a short note on a Gujjar Mandap on the high mountains in Central Garhwal.

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