Density of population is calculated as the number-of persons per unit area. The population density of India in 2001 was 324 persons per sq. km. (i) Regions with sparse population density: Rugged terrain and unfavourable climatic conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in these areRead more
Density of population is calculated as the number-of persons per unit area. The population density of India in 2001 was 324 persons per sq. km.
(i) Regions with sparse population density: Rugged terrain and unfavourable climatic conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in these areas. For example, Jammu and Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
(ii) Regions with moderate population density: Hilly, dissected and rocky nature of terrain, moderate to low rainfall, shallow and less fertile soils hate influenced the population densities in these areas. For example, Assam and peninsular states.
(iii) Regions with high density of population: These areas have high population density because of the flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall. For example, Northern plains and Kerala.
Growth of population or population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years. It can be expressed in two ways: (i) Absolute Numbers: Itis obtained by simply subtracting the earlier population from the later pRead more
Growth of population or population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years.
It can be expressed in two ways:
(i) Absolute Numbers: Itis obtained by simply subtracting the earlier population from the later population. It is referred to as the ‘absolute increase’.
(ii) Annual growth Rata: when the rate or pace of population is studied in per cent per annum. If increase is 2 percent, i.e., there was an increase of two persons for every 100 persons in the base population. This is referred to as the annual growth rate.
Pastoralists did adapt to new times. (i) They changed the paths of their annual movement, reduced their cattle numbers, pressed for rights to enter new areas, exerted political pressure on the government for relief and subsidy and demanded a right in the management of forests and water resources. (iRead more
Pastoralists did adapt to new times.
(i) They changed the paths of their annual movement, reduced their cattle numbers, pressed for rights to enter new areas, exerted political pressure on the government for relief and subsidy and demanded a right in the management of forests and water resources.
(ii) Pastoralists are not relics of the past’ They are not people who have no place in the modern world.
(iii)Environmentalists and economists increasingly came to recognise that pastoral nomadism was a form of life that was perfectly suited to many hilly and dry regions of the world’
Pastoral community in different parts of the world was affected in a variety of ways by changes in the modern world. (i) New laws and new borders affected the patterns of their movement. with increasing restrictions on their mobility pastoralists found it difficult to move in search of pastures. (iiRead more
Pastoral community in different parts of the world was affected in a variety of ways by changes in the modern world.
(i) New laws and new borders affected the patterns of their movement. with increasing restrictions on their mobility pastoralists found it difficult to move in search of pastures.
(ii) As pasture lands disappeared, grazing became a problem and pastures deteriorated through continuous overgrazing.
(iii) Times of drought became times of crises, when cattle died in large numbers.
(i) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for. The protection of the tribe. (ii) They defended the community and organised cattle raids. Raiding was important in a society where cattle was wealth. It is through raids that the power of different pastoral groups was asserted. (iRead more
(i) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for. The protection of the tribe.
(ii) They defended the community and organised cattle raids. Raiding was important in a society where cattle was wealth. It is through raids that the power of different pastoral groups was asserted.
(iii) Young men came to be recognised as members of the warrior class, when they proved their manliness by raiding the cattle of other pastoral groups and participating in wars. They, however were subject to the authority of the elders.
(i) Large areas of grazing land were also turned into game reserves like the Maasai Mara and Samburu National Park in Kenya and Serengeti Park in Tanzania. (ii) Pastoralists were not allowed to enter these reserves; they could neither hunt animals nor- graze their herds in those arrears. (iii) VeryRead more
(i) Large areas of grazing land were also turned into game reserves like the Maasai Mara and Samburu National Park in Kenya and Serengeti Park in Tanzania.
(ii) Pastoralists were not allowed to enter these reserves; they could neither hunt animals nor- graze their herds in those arrears.
(iii) Very often these reserves were in areas that had traditionally been regular grazing grounds for Maasai herds.
(i) Britain conquered what had been German East Africa during the First World war. (ii) In 1919, Thnganyika came under British control. (iii) It attained independence in 1961 and united with zanzlbar ro form Tanzania 1964.
(i) Britain conquered what had been German East Africa during the First World war.
(ii) In 1919, Thnganyika came under British control.
(iii) It attained independence in 1961 and united with zanzlbar ro form
Tanzania 1964.
(i) By the end of April, they began their northern march tor their summer grazing grounds. (ii) Several households came together for this journey, forming what is known as Kafila. They crossed the Pir Panjal passes and entered the valley of Kashmir. (iii) With the onset of summer, the snow melted anRead more
(i) By the end of April, they began their northern march tor their summer grazing grounds.
(ii) Several households came together for this journey, forming what is known as Kafila. They crossed the Pir Panjal passes and entered the valley of Kashmir.
(iii) With the onset of summer, the snow melted and the mountain sides were lush green. The variety of grasses the sprouted, provided rich nutritious forage for the animal herds.
(iv) By the end of September the Bakarwals were on the move again, this time on their downward journey back to their winter base. When the high mountains were covered with snow, the herds were grazed in the low hills.
(i) poor pastoralists who depended only on their livestock did not have resources to tide over bad times. In times of war and famine, they lost nearly everything. (ii) They had to go looking for work in towns' (iii) Some managed a living by working as charcoal burners or by doing other odd jobs. TheRead more
(i) poor pastoralists who depended only on their livestock did not have resources to tide over bad times. In times of war and famine, they lost nearly everything.
(ii) They had to go looking for work in towns’
(iii) Some managed a living by working as charcoal burners or by doing other odd jobs. The lucky ones got more regular work in road or building construction
(i) Maasais were bound to a fixed area, confined within a reserve and prohibited from moving in search of pastures' (ii) They were not allowed to the best grazing lands and were forced to live in semi-arid regions that were prone to frequent droughts' (iii) As a result, a large number of Maasai cattRead more
(i) Maasais were bound to a fixed area, confined within a reserve and prohibited from moving in search of pastures’
(ii) They were not allowed to the best grazing lands and were forced to live in semi-arid regions that were prone to frequent droughts’
(iii) As a result, a large number of Maasai cattle died of starvation and diseases during the drought Years.
The frequent bad years led to a steady decline of the livestock of pastoralists.
What is density of population? Give India’s population distribution by density with the reasons responsible for the same.
Density of population is calculated as the number-of persons per unit area. The population density of India in 2001 was 324 persons per sq. km. (i) Regions with sparse population density: Rugged terrain and unfavourable climatic conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in these areRead more
Density of population is calculated as the number-of persons per unit area. The population density of India in 2001 was 324 persons per sq. km.
See less(i) Regions with sparse population density: Rugged terrain and unfavourable climatic conditions are primarily responsible for sparse population in these areas. For example, Jammu and Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
(ii) Regions with moderate population density: Hilly, dissected and rocky nature of terrain, moderate to low rainfall, shallow and less fertile soils hate influenced the population densities in these areas. For example, Assam and peninsular states.
(iii) Regions with high density of population: These areas have high population density because of the flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall. For example, Northern plains and Kerala.
What do you mean by growth of population? How is it calculated?
Growth of population or population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years. It can be expressed in two ways: (i) Absolute Numbers: Itis obtained by simply subtracting the earlier population from the later pRead more
Growth of population or population growth refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time, say during the last ten years.
See lessIt can be expressed in two ways:
(i) Absolute Numbers: Itis obtained by simply subtracting the earlier population from the later population. It is referred to as the ‘absolute increase’.
(ii) Annual growth Rata: when the rate or pace of population is studied in per cent per annum. If increase is 2 percent, i.e., there was an increase of two persons for every 100 persons in the base population. This is referred to as the annual growth rate.
How did pastoralists adapt to new times?
Pastoralists did adapt to new times. (i) They changed the paths of their annual movement, reduced their cattle numbers, pressed for rights to enter new areas, exerted political pressure on the government for relief and subsidy and demanded a right in the management of forests and water resources. (iRead more
Pastoralists did adapt to new times.
See less(i) They changed the paths of their annual movement, reduced their cattle numbers, pressed for rights to enter new areas, exerted political pressure on the government for relief and subsidy and demanded a right in the management of forests and water resources.
(ii) Pastoralists are not relics of the past’ They are not people who have no place in the modern world.
(iii)Environmentalists and economists increasingly came to recognise that pastoral nomadism was a form of life that was perfectly suited to many hilly and dry regions of the world’
How was pastoral community of the world affected by changes in the modern world?
Pastoral community in different parts of the world was affected in a variety of ways by changes in the modern world. (i) New laws and new borders affected the patterns of their movement. with increasing restrictions on their mobility pastoralists found it difficult to move in search of pastures. (iiRead more
Pastoral community in different parts of the world was affected in a variety of ways by changes in the modern world.
See less(i) New laws and new borders affected the patterns of their movement. with increasing restrictions on their mobility pastoralists found it difficult to move in search of pastures.
(ii) As pasture lands disappeared, grazing became a problem and pastures deteriorated through continuous overgrazing.
(iii) Times of drought became times of crises, when cattle died in large numbers.
How did the warriors of Maasailand defend their community?
(i) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for. The protection of the tribe. (ii) They defended the community and organised cattle raids. Raiding was important in a society where cattle was wealth. It is through raids that the power of different pastoral groups was asserted. (iRead more
(i) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for. The protection of the tribe.
See less(ii) They defended the community and organised cattle raids. Raiding was important in a society where cattle was wealth. It is through raids that the power of different pastoral groups was asserted.
(iii) Young men came to be recognised as members of the warrior class, when they proved their manliness by raiding the cattle of other pastoral groups and participating in wars. They, however were subject to the authority of the elders.
Which grazing lands of Kenya were converted into national parks?
(i) Large areas of grazing land were also turned into game reserves like the Maasai Mara and Samburu National Park in Kenya and Serengeti Park in Tanzania. (ii) Pastoralists were not allowed to enter these reserves; they could neither hunt animals nor- graze their herds in those arrears. (iii) VeryRead more
(i) Large areas of grazing land were also turned into game reserves like the Maasai Mara and Samburu National Park in Kenya and Serengeti Park in Tanzania.
See less(ii) Pastoralists were not allowed to enter these reserves; they could neither hunt animals nor- graze their herds in those arrears.
(iii) Very often these reserves were in areas that had traditionally been regular grazing grounds for Maasai herds.
What do you know about Thnganyika?
(i) Britain conquered what had been German East Africa during the First World war. (ii) In 1919, Thnganyika came under British control. (iii) It attained independence in 1961 and united with zanzlbar ro form Tanzania 1964.
(i) Britain conquered what had been German East Africa during the First World war.
See less(ii) In 1919, Thnganyika came under British control.
(iii) It attained independence in 1961 and united with zanzlbar ro form
Tanzania 1964.
Why did pastoral nomads of Jammu and Kashmir migrate?
(i) By the end of April, they began their northern march tor their summer grazing grounds. (ii) Several households came together for this journey, forming what is known as Kafila. They crossed the Pir Panjal passes and entered the valley of Kashmir. (iii) With the onset of summer, the snow melted anRead more
(i) By the end of April, they began their northern march tor their summer grazing grounds.
See less(ii) Several households came together for this journey, forming what is known as Kafila. They crossed the Pir Panjal passes and entered the valley of Kashmir.
(iii) With the onset of summer, the snow melted and the mountain sides were lush green. The variety of grasses the sprouted, provided rich nutritious forage for the animal herds.
(iv) By the end of September the Bakarwals were on the move again, this time on their downward journey back to their winter base. When the high mountains were covered with snow, the herds were grazed in the low hills.
How did poor Pastoralists live without their livestock?
(i) poor pastoralists who depended only on their livestock did not have resources to tide over bad times. In times of war and famine, they lost nearly everything. (ii) They had to go looking for work in towns' (iii) Some managed a living by working as charcoal burners or by doing other odd jobs. TheRead more
(i) poor pastoralists who depended only on their livestock did not have resources to tide over bad times. In times of war and famine, they lost nearly everything.
See less(ii) They had to go looking for work in towns’
(iii) Some managed a living by working as charcoal burners or by doing other odd jobs. The lucky ones got more regular work in road or building construction
How were the Maasais restricted to a confined area by the colonial people?
(i) Maasais were bound to a fixed area, confined within a reserve and prohibited from moving in search of pastures' (ii) They were not allowed to the best grazing lands and were forced to live in semi-arid regions that were prone to frequent droughts' (iii) As a result, a large number of Maasai cattRead more
(i) Maasais were bound to a fixed area, confined within a reserve and prohibited from moving in search of pastures’
See less(ii) They were not allowed to the best grazing lands and were forced to live in semi-arid regions that were prone to frequent droughts’
(iii) As a result, a large number of Maasai cattle died of starvation and diseases during the drought Years.
The frequent bad years led to a steady decline of the livestock of pastoralists.