Question

Explain the cyclic movement of Gujjar Bakarwals and Gaddi shepherds ?

Answer 1

The cyclic movement of Gujjar Bakarwals and Gaddi shepherds

Explanation:

• Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir are great herders of goat and sheep.Many of them migrated to this region in the nineteenth century in search of pastures for their animals.Gradually,over the decades they established themselves in this area,and moved annually between their summer and winter grazing grounds.In winter ,when the high mountains were covered with snow, they lived with their herds in the low hills of Siwalik range.By the end of April they began their northern march for their summer marching grounds.They crossed Pir Panjal passes and entered the valley of Kasmir.With onset of summer the snow melted and the mountains became lush green.the variety of grasses that sprouted provided rich nutritious forage for their herds.
• Gaddi Shepherds are the nomads of  Himachal Pradesh. They move according seasonal variations that is  summer and winter.During winter season, they reside in the  lower range of Shiwaliks and graze their cattle for pastures.By April, when summers arrive, they move to the Himalayas as the  snow starts melting and mountains become green.

 After  the summer season ends, that is, by September, they start marching to the lower ranges of Shiwaliks to escape the winter.

Answer 2

In the nineteenth century, many of them migrated to this region in search of pastures for their animals.

Explanation:

Gujjar Bakarwals:-  

The Gujjar Bakarwals come from Jammu and Kashmir and are known as sheep and goat herders. In the winter season, they spend the entire winter season in the lower hills of the Shivalik range with their cattle. Bakarwals return to their winter pastures after the end of the winter season.

Gaddi Shepherds:-  

The Himachal Pradesh nomads are the Gaddi Shepherds. They move according to summer and winter seasonal variations. They spend their winter in the Shiwalik range's low hills, grazing their flock in the scrub forests. They moved north by March and spent the summer in Lahaul and Spiti.

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