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Pastoralists in the Modern World — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesPastoralists in the Modern World3 Marks
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Who are nomads? Give an example.
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  1. Nomads are people who do not live in one place but move from one area to another to earn their living.
  2. In many parts of India, we can see nomadic pastoralists on the move with their herds of cattle.
  3. For example, Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir, Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh, Gujjars of Garhwal and Kumaon, Dhangars of Maharashtra, etc.

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