Life of Nomadic Pastoralists

What do nomadic pastoralists primarily live on?

• Animal products from herded livestock

• Grains harvested from fields

• Fish caught from rivers and lakes

• Fruits and vegetables from farming

Name one product that nomadic pastoralists exchanged with settled agriculturists.

• milk

• rice

• corn

• wheat

What was the caravan of the Banjaras called?

• Banda

• Dharam

• Gadi

• Tanda

Who used the Banjaras to transport grain to city markets?

• Transport companies

• Government officials

• Local rulers and merchants

• Farmers and laborers

In whose memoirs is the mention of Banjaras transporting grain found?

• Jahangir's memoirs

• Shah Jahan's memoirs

• Akbar's memoirs

• Aurangzeb's memoirs

How many bullocks could carry grain for a large Mughal army?

• 100,000 bullocks for a 100,000 soldier army

• 75,000 bullocks for a 100,000 soldier army

• 50,000 bullocks for a 100,000 soldier army

• 200,000 bullocks for a 50,000 soldier army

What types of animals did many pastoral tribes rear and sell?

• Elephants, lions, tigers, and bears.

• Horses, pigs, rabbits, and ducks.

• Sheep, goats, cattle, and camels.

• Fish, birds, reptiles, and insects.

What is one type of product that petty pedlars sold?

• Buttons

• Ropes

• Stickers

• Notebooks

What is ghee?

• Ghee is a type of cheese used in Italian cooking.

• Ghee is a vegetable oil used for frying.

• Ghee is a fermented dairy product similar to yogurt.

• Ghee is clarified butter commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Why did nomadic pastoralists move over long distances?

• To trade livestock with neighboring tribes.

• To find fresh pastures and water for their livestock.

• To establish permanent settlements for agriculture.

• To escape from harsh weather conditions.