Question

Observed the map carefully. If indicates the location of different pastoral communities in India. On the basis of your observation, answer the following questions.
(i) Mention any four nomadic tribes with the help of the map and mention the states they are found in.
(ii) Where were the Gollas, Kurumas and Kurubas found? Write briefly about them

Answer 1

(i) (a) The Gujjar Bakarwals - Jammu and Kashmir

(b) The Gaddi shepherds - Himachal Pradesh
(c) Dhangars - Maharashtra
(d) Raikas - Rajasthan

(ii) The Gollas, Kurumas, and Kurubas lived in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, The Gollas herded cattle. The Kurumus and Kurubas reared sheep and goats and sold woven blankets. They lived near the woods, cultivated small patches of land, engaged in a variety of petty trades and took care of their herds.