Social Studies
Chapter 6.
Exercise:
Q. 1. Match the appropriate pairs:
Ans. (1-F), (2-A), (3-D), (4-B), (5-C).
Q. 2. Fill in the blanks:
1. The tribes which are continuously migrating from one place to another are called _________________.
2. ____________and ____________ have been set up for educating children of Nomadic and Denotified tribes.
3. Collection of merchandise was recognised as ____________________
Ans. 1. Nomadic or Denotified tribes
2. Residential schools, hostels
3. Vanjar (Tandu)
Q. 3. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False' :
1. The government has announced housing loan schemes for Nomadic people.
2. Nomadic and Denotified tribes like Nat, Bajaniya, Kangasia live in Gujarat.
4. Shah Jahan has mentioned about works of Vanzaras in his writings.
Ans. 1. False. 2. True. 3. False. 4. False
Q. 4. Answer the following questions:
Q. (1) What kind of exchange took place between Nomadic pastoralists and permanent farmers? Why?
Ans. Nomadic pastoralists used to buy grains, clothes, utensils and other items from the permanent farmers and in return they used to give other items like wool, ghee, etc. In this way, the goods were exchanged between Nomadic pastoralists and permanent farmers.
Q.(2) State the efforts made by the government for the development and uplift-ment of the Nomadic and Denotified tribes.
Ans. The efforts made by the government for the development and upliftment of the Nomadic and Denotified tribes are as follows:
(1) In 1952, after the independence, the Government of India liberated these Nomadic and Denotified tribes from the 'Black Act of the Criminal Tribes Act-1871, enacted by the British government and gave the respectable status of 'Denotified tribes'.
(2) For the development of these tribes and preservation of their culture, the government conducted a special study and prepared a detailed report in 2008. Based on that report, they were given constitutional status of 'Nomadic and Denotified tribes and given human rights.
(3) The Government of India has implemented special plans for the development of Nomadic and Denotified tribes by placing them in the most backward tribes. The plans include the matters to make them permanent. Special residential schools and hostels have been set up for the children of these castes.
(4) The Central Government and the State Governments have made efforts to merge such tribes into the main stream through some special schemes/plans for their upliftment.
(5) The government has created an atmosphere to secure employment for them by providing the facilities like education, health, sanitation, housing, etc.
Q. (3) Why had the Rabaris (Maldharis) of Kutch to migrate in summer?
Ans. Rabaris (Maldharis) of Kutch depend on animal husbandry for their livelihood. They keep sheep. goats and camels. Most of the region of Kutch is desert. There is very less rainfall here in the monsoon.
Therefore, in summer, there is a severe shortage of water and fodder in Kutch. This forces the Rabaris (Maldharis) of Kutch to migrate in search of water and fodder to save their livestock.
Q. (4) What are the tricks performed by the Nat to entertain people?
OR
Q. Which tricks are performed by the Nats to entertain people?
Ans. Nats perform tricks like magic tricks, walking on a rope, walking on a stick as well as other physical skills to entertain people.
(5) How were Vanzaras important for the economy?
Ans. Vanzara was the most important Nomadic caste of India. Sultan Alauddin Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate used Vanzaras to transport grain and goods to the markets of Delhi. In the time of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Vanzaras used to load oxen and sold grain in the cities. During the war, the Vanzaras used to bring grains and goods for the Mughal army through ox carts. Moreover, Vanzaras used to take many goods from India to Central Asia and from there, many goods were brought to India. Thus, they acted as a link between India and the world.
Thus, the merchants (Vanzaras) played an important role in the economy by transporting grains and essential commodities from one region to another.
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