Question

Explain why nomadic tribes need to move from one place to another. What are the advantages to the environment of this continuous movement? - GK Q&A

Answer 1

• People who move from one place to another to earn their livelihood are known as Nomads.
• Nomadic pastoralists are on the move with their herd of cattle, camels, sheep or goats; in many parts of India.
• Many pastoral communities of the Himalayas, including the Kinnauris, Sherpas and Bhotiyas are involved in cyclical movement between winter and summer pastures.
• They make effective use of available pastures in different places and adjust as per seasonal changes.
• They moved their flock and herds to new areas when the pasture was unusable or exhausted in one place.
• This continuous movement of nomads prevents the overuse and allows pasture to have time for recovery.
• By carefully considering a host of factors, these pastoral groups are able to sustain their life.
• Nomads make a decision on where they can find pasture, water and for how long the herd can stay in one place.
• Nomads have to determine through which different territories they can move, and even calculate the timing of their movements.
• Nomads even build relationships with the farmers on their routes so that the herds can manure the fields and herds can graze in harvested fields.