CLASS-IX QUIZ 1 : HISTORY LESSON 5 : PASTORALISTS IN THE MODERN WORLD

Nomadic Pastoralists Quiz

All questions are compulsory

Time Left: 10:00

1. Who are nomadic pastoralists?

A. People who cultivate crops B. People who live in cities C. People who are hunters D. People who move with their animals in search of pastures

2. The seasonal movement of Gujjar Bakarwals is known as:

A. Yatra B. Karwan C. Safar D. Kafila

3. Match the following pastoral community with their region:

A. A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii B. A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv C. A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i D. A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii

4. Assertion (A): The Forest Acts restricted the movements of pastoralists.
Reason (R): The British believed grazing destroyed saplings.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true

5. During which season did the Gaddi shepherds move to Lahul and Spiti?

A. Winter B. Autumn C. Summer D. Monsoon

6. Which crop did the Dhangars help fertilize by grazing sheep on the fields?

A. Rice B. Bajra C. Rabi D. Kharif

7. What was the main objective of the Waste Land Rules?

A. To build roads B. To promote nomadic lifestyle C. To protect forests D. To convert uncultivated lands into cultivated farms

8. Who were classified as a 'Criminal Tribe' by the British in 1871?

A. Farmers B. Pastoralists C. Traders D. Teachers

9. Which of the following is not a pastoralist community of Africa?

A. Bedouins B. Maasai C. Bhotiyas D. Berbers

10. What is the meaning of the term ‘Maa-sai’?

A. Sacred tribe B. Great warriors C. My people D. My nation