Question

What is the main occupation of the Nomads?

Answer 1

The main occupation of the people who originally belong to the indigenous tribes, ishunting. But as they were prohibited entry into the forests to pursue this livelihood, they were forced to take up other alternatives such as selling beaded ornaments to survive.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main occupation of the nomads is animal rearing, hunting, etc.

Explanation:

The nomads are a group of people who travels from place to place. In general, they are a group of people who live in relatively harsh climatic regions and that's why they had to move to other places when the situation in one of the areas become much harsher.

Most of the nomadic tribes are pastoral, it means that the rear a variety of animals depending upon the climate of the area. For example, in areas of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh area, the main animals would be sheep, goats, yaks, etc. But in areas of Rajasthan, the animals would be camels, etc.

Some of the nomadic tribes mostly in the forests area of northeastern India are hunter-gatherers also. Nomads are also known for their unique handicrafts and designs. For example, the nomadic tribes in the Kutch region of Gujarat are known for their mirror work in garments.