Question

Select the correct option which describes the statements given below.

Statement 1: Tribes living in the northern regions of Nigeria practice cattle rearing along with farming.

Statement 2: Tribes in the northern regions practice cattle rearing as there is less vegetation found over there.

• A. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
• B. Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but unrelated.
• D. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

As nothern regions of Nigeria recieves less rainfall, there is limited vegetation grown over here. So, alongside growing crops which do not require much water, cattle rearing is also practised to sustain the livelihood. The Fulani tribe is well-known for its cattle rearing practices.