Q19. Which of the following is/are the possible reason(s) behind the growing pastoral farming in Steppe region?
1. Development of refrigerated ships helped in export of meat and dairy products.
2. The original Tuft-grass was replaced by more nutritious alfa- alfa grass.
3. Establishment of large number of meat packing factories in coastal port cities.
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(d) All of the above
Statement 1 is correct, with the advent of refrigerated ships in the 19th century, it became easier for the export of meat, butter, cheese etc thus giving push to the pastoral farming
Statement 2 is correct, the original Tuft grass was replaced by alfa-alfa grass which is considered to be more nutritious hence suitable for animal rearing and pastoral farming.
Statement 3 is correct, increasing emphasis being placed on the ranching of animals for meat production led to establishment of large number of meat packing factories in coastal port cities helped in export.