How was leaving high Himalayan pastures in winter linked with livestock safety?
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Correct answer: Snowfall and severe cold caused shortages of fodder and shelter for animals
In winter, high Himalayan regions were covered with snow and experienced severe cold. Grazing land then had little fodder, increasing the risk of animals becoming weak or dying. Pastoralists therefore moved their livestock to lower, relatively warmer areas for safety. Options B and C are incorrect because fodder and greenery decrease, rather than increase, in high pastures during winter. Exam tip: remember this seasonal movement as ‘down in winter, up in summer’.
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Snowfall and severe cold caused shortages of fodder and shelter for animals
Why is this the correct answer?
In winter, high Himalayan regions were covered with snow and experienced severe cold. Grazing land then had little fodder, increasing the risk of animals becoming weak or dying. Pastoralists therefore moved their livestock to lower, relatively warmer areas for safety. Options B and C are incorrect because fodder and greenery decrease, rather than increase, in high pastures during winter. Exam tip: remember this seasonal movement as ‘down in winter, up in summer’.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoralists in the Modern World. Topic: Pastoral Nomads and their Movements.
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