If pastoralists could not reach distant pastures during drought what was the main danger?

Correct answer: Livestock loss and decline in food security

Direct answer: Option A, livestock loss and declining food security. Pastoralists depend on animals for milk, meat, income, exchange and social security. During drought, nearby grass and water become scarce, so moving to distant pasture can be an important survival strategy. The reasoning is: drought reduces vegetation and water; animals become weak or die if they cannot reach better grazing; fewer healthy animals mean less milk, meat and income; consequently, household food security falls. Option A is correct because restricted movement removes an important way of coping with environmental risk. Option B is wrong: drought and lack of pasture cannot produce unlimited milk. Option C is wrong: poor feed and water normally reduce animal numbers rather than double them. Option D is wrong: seasonal routes do not open merely because pastoralists are unable to travel; barriers may actually make movement harder. The larger idea is that mobility is a practical adaptation to changing rainfall. Memory cue: drought plus blocked movement means weaker herds and less food.