Match List-I with List-II
| List-I (Pastoral community) | List-II (Region) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Gaddi | (I) | Rajasthan |
| (B) | Dhangar | (II) | East Africa |
| (C) | Raika | (III) | Himachal Pradesh |
| (D) | Maasai | (IV) | Maharashtra |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(A) Gaddi — this matches (III) Himachal Pradesh. Gaddi shepherds spend the winter in the low hills of the Shiwalik range and move to the high meadows in summer.
(B) Dhangar — this matches (IV) Maharashtra. Dhangars are an important pastoral community of Maharashtra.
(C) Raika — this matches (I) Rajasthan. The Raikas live in the deserts of Rajasthan and herd camels, sheep and goats.
(D) Maasai — this matches (II) East Africa. The Maasai cattle herders live mainly in Kenya and Tanzania.