What serious effect could reduced grazing land due to deforestation have on pastoral society?
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Correct answer: Arranging fodder and grazing for livestock could become difficult
Deforestation reduced grass, leaves and other fodder available in forests and grazing areas. This made it difficult for pastoralists to feed and graze their animals, affecting milk, wool and livestock-based income. Option B is wrong because pastoral societies depended directly on animals. Exam tip: link deforestation with shrinking grazing land and the pastoralists’ livelihood.
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Arranging fodder and grazing for livestock could become difficult
Why is this the correct answer?
Deforestation reduced grass, leaves and other fodder available in forests and grazing areas. This made it difficult for pastoralists to feed and graze their animals, affecting milk, wool and livestock-based income. Option B is wrong because pastoral societies depended directly on animals. Exam tip: link deforestation with shrinking grazing land and the pastoralists’ livelihood.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism. Topic: Why Deforestation?.
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