Question

write briefly about the pastorsl nomads found in different parts of india.

Answer 1

Nomadic pastoralism refers to the practice of raising animals for domestic and economic purposes. It can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Nomads move around with their animals in search of water and pasture. Nomadic pastoralists rely on their animals for sustenance. They get meat, milk and hides from their animals. The animals are also used to transport people and goods.

Nomads are mainly found residing in the hills or mountains.

In India, some tribes practice nomadic pastoralism. These tribes are found in the following states :

• Jammu
• Kashmir
• Himachal Pradesh
• Maharashtra
• Andhra Pradesh
• Rajasthan

Gujjar Tribe from Garhwal

Garhwal is found in the state of Uttrakhand. The region is found in the  sub-mountainous range of the Himalayas. The Gujjar are a pastoral nomad tribe.They were originally from Jammu and they later Uttar Pradesh during the 19th century.

Dhangars from Maharashtra

The Dhangars are a nomadic pastoralist tribe found in Maharashtra.

Gollas Herders of Karnataka

The Golla tribe are a nomadic pastoralist tribe found in Karnataka and  Andhra Pradesh . They are usually found in the dry plateau of the area.

Answer 2

In India, nomadic pastoralism is practiced by a lot of tribes in states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan etc.

For example, Gujjar tribes are found in Garhwal, dhangars from Maharashtra, Gollas Herders of Karnataka, Raikas of Rajasthan, Maldhati in Gujarat, Bakharwal in Jammu and Kashmir, Bhutia in Sikkim, etc. are the examples of nomads in India.