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Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

In which of the following year and by whom was Maasai land divided into two regions?

  1. In 1885 by Europeans

  2. In 1887 by Australians

  3. In 1888 by Americans

  4. In 1889 by the British

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Before colonial times, Maasailand stretched over a vast area from north Kenya to the steppes of northern Tanzania. In the late nineteenth century, European imperial powers scrambled for territorial possessions in Africa, slicing up the region into different colonies. In 1885, Maasailand was cut into half with an international boundary between British Kenya and German Tanganyika. 

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

What is the dry forested area of Kumaon and Garhwal called?

  1. Bugyal

  2. Bhabar

  3. Desert forest

  4. Arid zone

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

To the east, in Garhwal and Kumaon, the Gujjar cattle herders came down to the dry forests of the bhabar in the winter, and went up to the high meadows – the bugyals – in summer. Many of them were originally from Jammu and came to the UP hills in the nineteenth century in search of good pastures. 

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

_____________ herder's villages are in the Rann of Kutch.

  1. Gadadhari

  2. Namakhari

  3. Ranndhari

  4. Maldhari

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Maldhari herder's villages are in the Rann of Kutch.
  • Maldharis are nomadic tribal herdsmen who live in the Gujarat state of India. The literal meaning of Maldhari is "owner of animal stock". They are notable as the traditional dairymen of the region, and once supplied milk and cheese to the palaces of rajas.


Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

How many people in Africa are dependent on some form of pastoral activity for their livelihood?

  1. Over $50$ million
  2. Over $22$ million
  3. Over $80$ million
  4. Over $100$ million
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Historical and demographic studies of pastoralism in Africa estimate that over 22 million people rely on pastoral activities for their livelihood.

Multiple choice pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Which one of the following pastoral nomads is not found in the mountains?

  1. Gaddi shepherds

  2. Raikas

  3. Gujjar Bakarwals

  4. Bhotiyas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gaddi, Gujjar Bakarwals, and Bhotiyas are mountain-dwelling pastoralists, whereas the Raikas are primarily associated with the arid plains of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice history medieval world: centres of power rise and expansion of islamic world rise and spread of islam the rise and expansion of islam

In the year 1969 __________ and a group of 70 young army officers took over the control of the kingdom of Libya.

  1. Saddam Hussain

  2. Muammar Gaddafi

  3. Parvez Musharraf

  4. Ibrahim Babangida
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Muammar Gaddafi led the 1969 Libyan coup d'etat that overthrew King Idris and established the Libyan Arab Republic.

Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

The soldiers and priests didn't have to pay taxes during age of Mahajanapadas.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Warriors and priests, i.e., the Kshatriyas and the Brahmanas, were exempted from payment of taxes, and the burden fell on on the peasants who were mainly vaishyas or 'grihapatis'. During the period of Mahajanapadas. It seems that one-sixth of the produce was collected as tax by the king from the peasants.

Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

Sometimes, even thousands of men ruled together, each one was known as a raja in Vajji Sangha.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Vajji was the earliest democracy in India. Vajji was composed of eight clans and among them, the Lichchavis clan was the most important. It is known that in Lichchavis, 7707 Rajas ruled together at a time and each one of them maintained his storehouse and apparatus of administration. Hence the given statement is true.

Multiple choice history emergence of kingdoms and republics magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada mahajanapada age

During age of Mahajanapadas the post of ________ was most powerful.

  1. King

  2. Amatya

  3. Purohit

  4. Balisadhak
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Explanation

During the age of Mahajanapadas hereditary monarchy was practiced and the king enjoyed the highest official status and special protection of his person and property. The kings ruled with the help of officials, both high and low.