1. Who were nomadic pastoralists?
   A) Farmers who settled in one place
   B) People who moved with their animals from place to place
   C) Soldiers in the Mughal army
   D) Traders who lived in towns
   
2. What was the primary occupation of nomadic pastoralists?
   A) Growing crops
   B) Crafting weapons
   C) Herding animals and trading pastoral products
   D) Teaching in religious schools
   
3. Which tribe in the Western Himalayas was known for its shepherding lifestyle?
   A) Banjaras
   B) Gaddis
   C) Ahoms
   D) Bhils
   
4. Why did nomads move from one place to another?
   A) To search for better employment opportunities
   B) To trade goods in different cities
   C) To find fresh grazing lands for their animals
   D) To avoid paying taxes
   
5. Which group of people played an important role in transporting goods across India?
   A) Ahoms
   B) Banjaras
   C) Rajputs
   D) Mughals
   
6. What was the name of the caravan used by Banjaras to transport goods?
   A) Chaurasi
   B) Tanda
   C) Garh
   D) Jagir
   
7. What kind of products did nomads exchange with settled agriculturists?
   A) Metal tools and weapons
   B) Wool, ghee, and milk in return for grain and utensils
   C) Gold and silver coins
   D) Books and manuscripts
   
8. Which Mughal emperor used Banjaras to transport grain for his army?
   A) Babur
   B) Akbar
   C) Alauddin Khalji
   D) Jahangir
   
9. Which of the following is true about nomadic people?
   A) They had no permanent settlements and moved frequently
   B) They only lived in desert regions
   C) They were completely independent and never traded
   D) They relied only on agriculture for survival
   
10. How did nomads contribute to the economy?
    A) By building forts and palaces
    B) By trading goods between different regions and supporting armies with supplies
    C) By working as tax collectors for Mughal rulers
    D) By ruling large empires
    

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Answers and Explanations

1. B) People who moved with their animals from place to place
   Nomadic pastoralists moved frequently to find grazing lands for their animals.
   
2. C) Herding animals and trading pastoral products
   They lived off their animals and exchanged wool, ghee, and milk with farmers for other necessities.
   
3. B) Gaddis
   The Gaddis were a well-known shepherd tribe in the Western Himalayas.
   
4. C) To find fresh grazing lands for their animals
   Nomads moved according to the seasons to ensure their livestock had enough food.
   
5. B) Banjaras
   The Banjaras were important trader-nomads who transported goods across different regions.
   
6. B) Tanda
   The Banjaras’ caravans were called tandas, which transported grains, salt, and other essential items.
   
7. B) Wool, ghee, and milk in return for grain and utensils
   Nomads exchanged animal products with settled farmers for food and household goods.
   
8. C) Alauddin Khalji
   Alauddin Khalji used Banjaras to transport food supplies for his army during military campaigns.
   
9. A) They had no permanent settlements and moved frequently
   Unlike settled communities, nomads moved continuously in search of resources.
   

B) By trading goods between different regions and supporting armies with supplies
Nomads played a key role in trade networks and provided essential supplies for armies and local markets.