What difference existed between the Gollas and the Kurumas or Kurubas on the basis of animals?

Gollas were associated with cattle and buffaloes, while Kurumas or Kurubas were associated with sheep and goats.

The chapter shows that pastoral communities were not identical; their names and livelihoods were often associated with particular animals and ecological regions. The Gollas were linked with herding cattle and buffaloes, whereas the Kurumas or Kurubas were associated mainly with sheep and goats. This division reflects specialisation in livestock and adaptation to local environments. Therefore, option A correctly states the community-animal distinction. Options B and C introduce camels or sea fish, which do not represent this comparison, while D is plainly false because both groups were pastoral communities whose work depended on animals.

This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoralists in the Modern World. Topic: Pastoral Nomads and their Movements.