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Why was the stay of Dhangar sheep in farmers fields important for local agriculture?

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Correct answer: Sheep droppings increased the fertility of fields

Dhangar sheep were useful to farmers even when they were temporarily grazing in cultivated areas. The animals left droppings on the fields, and this manure added nutrients to the soil. It could improve fertility and support the next crop. In return, farmers provided access to their fields after harvest or allowed the flock to stay for a period. This created a practical exchange between pastoralists and cultivators: herders obtained grazing space, while farmers benefited from natural fertilisation.

Option A is correct because sheep manure could enrich agricultural land. The other choices have no connection with farming or with the role of sheep. This arrangement also shows that pastoralism and settled agriculture were not always separate or hostile activities. They could depend on each other through customary agreements and exchanges. The sheep’s stay therefore had economic importance beyond simply providing food for the animals.

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