When did colonial rules most reduce pastoralists' crisis-management ability?
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Correct answer: When drought or fodder shortage prevented them from quickly moving to new areas
During drought, famine, or fodder scarcity, pastoralists protected their animals by moving to other grazing grounds. Colonial forest laws, boundary restrictions, and permit systems limited this seasonal movement, so their ability to manage crises was reduced most severely. Option B describes the opposite situation: open routes and forests would increase mobility. Exam tip: link pastoral survival with seasonal movement to available pastures.
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When drought or fodder shortage prevented them from quickly moving to new areas
Why is this the correct answer?
During drought, famine, or fodder scarcity, pastoralists protected their animals by moving to other grazing grounds. Colonial forest laws, boundary restrictions, and permit systems limited this seasonal movement, so their ability to manage crises was reduced most severely. Option B describes the opposite situation: open routes and forests would increase mobility. Exam tip: link pastoral survival with seasonal movement to available pastures.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoralists in the Modern World. Topic: Colonial Rule and Pastoral Life.
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