History: Pastoralists in the Modern World · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Which of the following communities is a well-known pastoralist group of the mountains in India?
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easy · MCQ · Q-7E64A5
Which of the following communities is a well-known pastoralist group of the mountains in India?
- A.Raikas
- B.GujjarsCorrect answer
- C.Maasais
- D.Banjaras
Solution
The Gujjars (such as the Gujjar cattle herders of Jammu and Kashmir) are a prominent pastoralist community found in the mountains, whereas Raikas are from the deserts of Rajasthan and Maasais are from East Africa.
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