Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

Which of the following describes pastoralism ?

Options:

Hunting

Gathering

Domestication of animals

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Domestication of animals

Explanation:

Pastoralism means domestication of animals.

Nomadic herding or pastoral nomadism is a primitive subsistence activity, in which the herders rely on animals for food, clothing, shelter, tools and transport. They move from one place to another along with their livestock, depending on the amount and quality of pastures and, water. Each nomadic community occupies a well-identified territory as a matter of tradition.