Indian Geography UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Transhumance is practised by the:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Bhotias

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhotias”.

Transhumance is a seasonal migration pattern practiced by semi-nomadic people in mountainous regions. It involves moving animals and households between summer and winter pastures.

The Gujjar-Bakkerwal tribe represents the highest transhumant population in the world and accounts for nearly 98% of the transhumant population in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bhotiya communities of Uttarakhand historically practiced transhumance.

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