Question

Find out more about present-day nomadic pastoral groups in the sub-continent. What animals do they keep? Which are the areas frequented by these groups?

Answer 1

Present-day nomadic pastoral groups in the sub-continent are - Gaddi shepherds living in the western Himalayas, Gujjar Bakarwals, living in Jammu & Kashmir, Banjaras living in Rajasthan. These nomadic people keep sheep, goats, and camels. They frequently visit Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan.