For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.
For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.
(i) The Maasai society was divided into two social categories–elders and warriors. (ii) The elders formed the ruling group and met in periodic councils to decide on the affairs of the community and settle disputes. (iii) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for the protectionRead more
(i) The Maasai society was divided into two social categories–elders and warriors.
(ii) The elders formed the ruling group and met in periodic councils to decide on the affairs of the community and settle disputes.
(iii) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for the protection of the tribe.
(iv) They also organised cattle raids. Raiding was important in a society where cattle was wealth. Raiding asserted the power of the different pastoral groups.
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 participated in wars. They, however, were subject to the authority of the elders.
(i) New laws and new borders affected the pattern of their movement. With increasing restriction on their mobility, pastoralists find it difficult to move in search of pastures. (ii) As pasturelands disappeared, grazing became a problem and pasture deteriorated creating empty space for grazing. (ii)Read more
(i) New laws and new borders affected the pattern of their movement. With increasing restriction on their mobility, pastoralists find it difficult to move in search of pastures.
(ii) As pasturelands disappeared, grazing became a problem and pasture deteriorated creating empty space for grazing.
(ii) During times of drought their cattle died in large number.
(i) The chiefs appointed by the colonial government often accumulated Wealth over time. (ii) They had a regular income with which they could buy animals, goods and land. (iii) They lent money to poor neighbours who needed cash to pay taxes. Many of them began living in town and became traders. (iv)Read more
(i) The chiefs appointed by the colonial government often accumulated Wealth over time.
(ii) They had a regular income with which they could buy animals, goods and land.
(iii) They lent money to poor neighbours who needed cash to pay taxes. Many of them began living in town and became traders.
(iv) Their wives and children stayed back in villages to look after the animals.
(v) These chiefs managed to survive the devastations of war and drought.
(vi) They had both pastoral and non-pastoral income and could buy animals where their stock was depleted.
What are Electoral Constituencies?
The country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies.
The country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies.
See lessWhat are By Elections?
When elections are held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member. This is called By Elections.
When elections are held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused
See lessby death or resignation of a member. This is called By Elections.
f{ow are general elections held in India?
For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.
For Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections are held after every five years. After- five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. This is called general elections. They are held in all constituencies at the same time.
See lessDescribe the social division of the Maasais.
(i) The Maasai society was divided into two social categories–elders and warriors. (ii) The elders formed the ruling group and met in periodic councils to decide on the affairs of the community and settle disputes. (iii) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for the protectionRead more
(i) The Maasai society was divided into two social categories–elders and warriors.
See less(ii) The elders formed the ruling group and met in periodic councils to decide on the affairs of the community and settle disputes.
(iii) The warriors consisted of younger people, mainly responsible for the protection of the tribe.
(iv) They also organised cattle raids. Raiding was important in a society where cattle was wealth. Raiding asserted the power of the different pastoral groups.
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 participated in wars. They, however, were subject to the authority of the elders.
The Maasai Mara and Samburu National park in Kenya and Serengeti Park in Tanzania were turned into
(b) Game reserves
(b) Game reserves
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(c) Lower ends of grain stalks left in the ground after harvesting
(c) Lower ends of grain stalks left in the ground after harvesting
See lessHigh meadows in Garhwal and Kumaon are called
(a) Bugyals
(a) Bugyals
See lessGujiar Bakarwals, the pastoral nomads are from
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
See lessDo you think pastoral community of the world can be affected by all the incoming modern changes in the lifestyles?
(i) New laws and new borders affected the pattern of their movement. With increasing restriction on their mobility, pastoralists find it difficult to move in search of pastures. (ii) As pasturelands disappeared, grazing became a problem and pasture deteriorated creating empty space for grazing. (ii)Read more
(i) New laws and new borders affected the pattern of their movement. With increasing restriction on their mobility, pastoralists find it difficult to move in search of pastures.
See less(ii) As pasturelands disappeared, grazing became a problem and pasture deteriorated creating empty space for grazing.
(ii) During times of drought their cattle died in large number.
How did chiefs of African tribes accumulate wealth over time, during colonial rule?
(i) The chiefs appointed by the colonial government often accumulated Wealth over time. (ii) They had a regular income with which they could buy animals, goods and land. (iii) They lent money to poor neighbours who needed cash to pay taxes. Many of them began living in town and became traders. (iv)Read more
(i) The chiefs appointed by the colonial government often accumulated Wealth over time.
See less(ii) They had a regular income with which they could buy animals, goods and land.
(iii) They lent money to poor neighbours who needed cash to pay taxes. Many of them began living in town and became traders.
(iv) Their wives and children stayed back in villages to look after the animals.
(v) These chiefs managed to survive the devastations of war and drought.
(vi) They had both pastoral and non-pastoral income and could buy animals where their stock was depleted.