Question

29 .Which among the following statements are true with respect to transhumance?

• A. a) It is the process of migration from plain areas to pastures on mountains during summers and from mountains to plain areas during winters.
  
  
• B. b) Gujjars and Bakarwals are some of the tribes which undertake transhumance
  
• C. c) Both a and b
  
• D. d.) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C c) Both a and b


C)

Explanation:

• The process of migration from plain areas to pastures on mountains during summers and again from mountain pastures to plain areas during winters is known as transhumance.

• In mountain regions, such as Himalayas, Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis and Bhotiyas migrate from plains to the mountains in summers and to the plains from the high altitude pastures in winters. Similarly, in the tundra regions, the nomadic herders move from south to north in summers and from north to south in winters