Class 9th History Chapter – 5 Pastoralists in the Modern world MCQ with answer

(2) The Maru Raikas herdedA. camels
B. goats
C. sheep
D. all the three

Answer – (A) camels

(3) The warriors consisted ofA. elder people
B. younger people
C. children
D. healthy people

Answer – (B) younger people

(4) The Massais are located in theA. east Africa
B. west africa
C. north Africa
D. South Africa

Answer – (A) east Africa

(5) Why were some forests classified as “protected”?A. In these the customary grazing rights of pastorals were granted but their movements were severely restricted.
B. The colonial officials believed that grazing destroyed the saplings and young shoots of trees that germinated on the forest floor.
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above

Answer – (C) Both (A) and (B)

(6) Which of these are the pastoral communities of the mountains?A. Gujjars
B. Gaddis
C. Bhotiyas and Sherpas
D. All the above

Answer – (D) All the above

(7) Dhangars were an important pastoral community ofA. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. U.P.
D. Assam

Answer – (B) Maharashtra

(8) Where were the Banjaras found?A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Punjab, Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
D. All the above

Answer – (D) All the above

(9) According to the ‘Wasteland Rules’A. uncultivated lands were taken over and given to select individuals
B. these individuals were granted various concessions and encouraged to settle these lands
C. some of them were made headmen of villages in the newly cleared areas
D. all the above

Answer – (D) all the above

(10) Which of the following statements best explains pastoralist nomads?A. The villagers who move from one place to another
B. The people who do not have a permanent place to live in
C. The herdsmen who move from one place to another looking for pasture for their herd
D. The people who visit many places for enjoyment

Answer – (C) The herdsmen who move from one place to another looking for pasture for their herd

(11) What was the result of overgrazing pastures due to restrictions on pastoral movements?A. The quality of pastures declined
B. This created deterioration of animal stock
C Underfed cattle died in large numbers during scarcity and famine
D. All the above

Answer – (D) All the above

(12) Which of these are the pastoral communities of Africa?A. Bedouins, Berbers
B. Maasai, Somali
C. Boran, Turkana
D. All the above

Answer – (D) All the above

(13) Which of these statements is true?A. Large areas of grazing land were turned into game reserves
B. Pastoralists were not allowed to enter these reserves
C. Serengeti National Park was created over 14,760 km of Maasai grazing land
D. All the above

Answer – (A) Large areas of grazing land were turned into game reserves

(14) How was the authority of both elders and warriors adversely affected by the British efforts to administer the affairs of the Maasai?A. The British appointed chiefs of different sub-groups of Maasai
B. These chiefs were made responsible for the affairs of the tribe
C. The British imposed various restrictions on raiding and warfare
D. All the above

Answer – (D) All the above

(15) Which seasonal movements affect the Dhangars of Maharashtra?A. Cold and snow
B. Climatic disturbance
C. Drought and flood
D. Alternate monsoon and dry seasons

Answer – (D) Alternate monsoon and dry seasons

(16) Nomadic tribes need to move from one place to another because of:A. Seasonal changes
B. In search of pastures
C. To maintain ecological balance
D. All the aboveAnswer – (B) In search of pastures

(17) Raika pastoral community belongs to:A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Maharashtra

Answer – (B) Rajasthan