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Why did colonial administration see mobility as a problem while it was the basis of pastoral life?

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Correct answer: Administration wanted fixed taxation and surveillance, while pastoralists moved according to resources

Pastoralism is based on movement. Herders take their animals to places where water, grass, and suitable seasonal conditions are available. Colonial officials, however, generally preferred fixed villages, regular records, predictable taxes, and direct supervision. They often treated movement as disorder or as a sign that people were difficult to govern. This created a conflict between the needs of the state and the needs of pastoral communities.

Option A is correct because it explains both sides of the conflict. The administration wanted fixed taxation and surveillance, while pastoralists moved for practical economic and ecological reasons. The other options are absurd or deny the central issue. Mobility was not meaningless; it was essential for keeping animals alive and supporting pastoral livelihoods.

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