Poll Results
25%They had to depend on the pastoralists for collection of land revenue. ( 1 voter )
25%They had to depend on the pastoralists for providing raw material for their industries. ( 1 voter )
25%They had to depend on the pastoralists milk and meat. ( 1 voter )
25%They had to depend on the pastoralists for boring mines and building roads. ( 1 voter )
Based On 4 Votes
Correct Answer: (b) They had to depend on the pastoralists for providing raw material for their industries.
Explanation: The British depended on African pastoralists because they supplied essential raw materials such as wool and hides, which were used in British industries.
Pastoral communities in Africa, such as the Maasai and Fulani, reared cattle, sheep, and goats, whose products were in high demand in Europe.
The British industrial revolution created a huge need for animal products like leather for shoes, wool for textiles, and meat for export.
The British restricted pastoral movements through laws, making pastoralists more dependent on colonial markets. This question related to Chapter 5 Social Science Class 9th NCERT. From the Chapter 5 Pastoralists in the Modern World. Give answer according to your understanding.
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