What type of risk did uncertain rainfall create in Raika movement?

Correct answer: Risk of sudden shortage of pasture and water

The direct answer is B: uncertain rainfall created the risk of a sudden shortage of pasture and water. The Raikas of Rajasthan lived in a dry region where rainfall could vary greatly. Less rain meant less grass for animals and less water for people and herds. To manage this risk, pastoralists needed flexibility: they could change routes, move to areas with better resources, adjust herd size, and use local knowledge. Option A is wrong because the issue was not sea trade. Option B is correct because uncertain rain directly affected grazing and water. Option C is less correct for this question: snowy passes are associated with mountain regions, whereas Raika movement in Rajasthan mainly faced drought and resource scarcity. Option D is wrong because textile mills did not determine their pastoral movement. Exam cue: in dry Rajasthan, unreliable rain means uncertain grass and water.