Question:
What is Nomadic herding?
Answer:
Nomadic herding is practised in the semi-arid and arid (dry) regions of Sahara, Central Asia and some parts of India, like Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir.
In nomadic farming, herdsmen move from place to place with their animals for fodder and water, along a definite route. The nomads move from place to place due to the restraints of the climate and land.
Sheep, camel, yak and goats are most commonly reared by the nomads. These animals provide milk meat, wool, hides and other products to the herders and their families.
In the drier parts of Asia, especially Southwest Asia, most rural people make a living by raising livestock. Many are nomads who move with their herds of animals over large territories, constantly seeking good supplies of grass and water. The people live simply and carry their tents and belongings with them. They rear animals such as goats, sheep, camels, and yaks.
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What are population pyramids? How do they help in understanding about the population of a country?
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Give a brief note on mining.
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What are the four Characteristics of resources?
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Name the fibre crops and name the climatic conditions required for their growth.
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Mention some methods that are used to conserve soil
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What is plantation agriculture?
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Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called intercropping ?
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Write a brief note on terrace farming and intercropping.
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Differentiate between Ubiquitous and localised resources?
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What is sustainable development?
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Discuss the role of any two factors influencing population change.
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What is mixed cropping or mixed farming?
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What do the 3Rs stand for in context with conservation of natural resources?
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What is shifting cultivation? What are its disadvantages?
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The world population has grown very rapidly. Why?
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What is the average density of population in India?
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Name any two steps that government has taken to conserve plants and animals.
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Which sources of energy would you suggest for (a) rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) Arid Regions?
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Mention the different types of resources.
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What are abiotic resources?
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How can one increase agricultural production?
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Why are human resources important?
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Name any three common minerals used by you every day.
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Resources have value- discuss ?
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How was the word agriculture, coined?
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Give a brief description of soil composition or the layers of soil ?
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Name the factors influencing agriculture?
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Different crops are grown in different regions.
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Distinguish between Metallic and non metallic minerals
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Write a brief note on wind power ?
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Why is population growth slowing in united Kingdoms?
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Write any two reasons for land degradation today?
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Name the 3 sectors of activities done by people.
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When can people make the best use of nature?
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What can we do to conserve resources?
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How is farming classified?
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What is Nomadic herding?
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Suggest three ways to conserve water.
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Give Reason for Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.
