Why could living in reserves be difficult for the Maasai?

Correct answer: Because grazing areas were limited in them

The direct answer is C: reserves had limited grazing areas. Pastoralists depend on grass, water and seasonal movement to keep their animals healthy. A reserve is a restricted area set aside for a particular purpose; it does not necessarily provide enough pasture for every herd throughout the year. Step by step: the Maasai kept large herds; animals needed regular grass and water; colonial rules restricted movement and reduced access to wider grazing lands; therefore many animals had to use a smaller area, causing overgrazing and shortage. Option A is wrong because reserves did not give unlimited pastures. Option B is wrong because an area may be useful in one season but dry or short of grass in another. Option C is correct because limited grazing made it difficult to feed large herds. Option D is wrong because animals still needed food and water inside a reserve. Memory cue: reserve restrictions mean less land and less movement, not unlimited pasture.