Changing livestock strategy in limited reserves shows which capacity of pastoralists?

Ability to manage herds and grazing according to resource pressure

Pastoralists live by managing animals in changing natural conditions. When a reserve becomes smaller or access to pasture is restricted, they cannot simply continue using the old herd pattern and routes. They may change the number or type of animals, move them more carefully, and use available grazing areas according to their quality and season. This requires knowledge, planning, and flexibility.

Such changes show adaptation rather than a rejection of pastoralism. The aim is to match the herd with the amount of grass, water, and space available, so that animals and resources can be protected. Therefore option A is correct: pastoralists can manage herds and grazing according to resource pressure. Maritime trade, private ownership of all land, and freeing cattle from fodder are unrelated or impossible claims.

This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoralists in the Modern World. Topic: Pastoralism in Africa.