Why should water and pasture be seen together for pastoralists?

Because animals regularly needed both fodder and water

A pastoral herd needs more than one resource to survive. Pasture supplies grass and other fodder for feeding animals, while water is necessary for drinking and supports the health of the herd. These resources are often distributed unevenly and may change with seasons, so herders plan routes and timing to reach suitable places. Looking at only grass or only water would give an incomplete picture of pastoral life and movement.

Option A is correct because regular access to both fodder and water is essential for animals. Water does not always destroy grass, and animals cannot live on water alone. Similarly, a grassy area without nearby or reachable water may not sustain a herd. Therefore, the question teaches that pasture and water are linked environmental resources, and their availability together influences where pastoralists travel.

This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoralists in the Modern World. Topic: Pastoral Nomads and their Movements.