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Which of the following is a major challenge faced by modern pastoralists in the Himalayas?

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 9 · History · Pastoralists in the Modern World
  1. A) Overgrazing of lowlands
  2. B) Rapid urbanization
  3. C) Decline in camel populations
  4. D) Land fragmentation
Answer
D) Land fragmentation

The correct answer is D) Land fragmentation — Thus, land fragmentation is the major challenge.

Step-by-step solution

  1. List the challenges: water scarcity, overgrazing, land fragmentation, market access.
  2. Check each option against the list.
  3. Option A involves lowlands, not Himalayan highlands.
  4. Option B is less relevant to pastoralists.
  5. Option C concerns camel populations, not Himalayan pastoralists.
  6. Option D directly impacts grazing land availability.
  7. Thus, land fragmentation is the major challenge.
Common mistake: Choosing water scarcity as the main challenge

Concept tested: Challenges of modern pastoralism

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