ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One characteristic of a Pastoral Stage is ____
A
They only hunt for their food.
B
They always have extra food.
C
They domesticate animals for food.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Major characteristics of a pastoral society include herding of animals as the primary means of subsistence, nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles, and little reliance upon agriculture.

Detailed explanation-2: -For nearly 10, 000 years, pastoralists have domesticated and managed grazing animals such as reindeer, camels, yaks, alpacas, goats, sheep, and cattle. These animals, Köhler-Rollefson explains, are integral to humanity if we are to survive in increasingly hot, dry, and unpredictable climates.

Detailed explanation-3: -In pastoral societies, people raise and herd sheep, goats, camels, and other domesticated animals and use them as their major source of food and also, depending on the animal, as a means of transportation. Some societies are either primarily horticultural or pastoral, while other societies combine both forms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fulfils food and dairy needs. Helps to reuse animal waste. Lessens import requirements. Better quality yield. Profitable Income. 15-Nov-2022

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