Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

Which one of the following is the core region of Pastoral Nomadism ?

Options:

Tundra region of Eurasia

Atlantic shores of North Africa to Mongolia and Central China

The island of Madagascar

South-west Africa

Correct Answer:

Atlantic shores of North Africa to Mongolia and Central China

Explanation:

Pastoral nomadism is associated with three important regions. The core region extends from the Atlantic shores of North Africa eastwards across the Arabian peninsula into Mongolia and Central China. The second region extends over the tundra region of Eurasia. In the southern hemisphere there are small areas in South-west Africa and on the island of Madagascar