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Which of the following best explains the reason for the mass death of cattle, after the British government restricted the movement of pastoralists?
Which of the following best explains the reason for the mass death of cattle, after the British government restricted the movement of pastoralists?
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The correct option is C Decline in grazing lands
After the imposition of restrictions, the pastoralists had to feed their herds with whatever pasture they could find within a specific area. This led to continuous and intensive grazing in one area. Such lands were overgrazed, leading to a decline in pasture quality. As a result, there was a serious shortage of forage for animals. Due to this, animal stock deteriorated and large numbers of underfed cattle died due to scarcities and in famines.
After the imposition of restrictions, the pastoralists had to feed their herds with whatever pasture they could find within a specific area. This led to continuous and intensive grazing in one area. Such lands were overgrazed, leading to a decline in pasture quality. As a result, there was a serious shortage of forage for animals. Due to this, animal stock deteriorated and large numbers of underfed cattle died due to scarcities and in famines.
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