Q. Raikas sometimes seen in news is a?

[A] caste of pastoralists from northwestern India

[B] Medieval water storage and irrigation structures

[C] A medicinal herb found in Western Ghats

[D] Sacred groves of Kerala

Answer: A
Notes:
  • The Raikas are a specialized caste of pastoralists from northwestern India, particularly the arid and semi-arid parts of Rajasthan. Although they also raise goats, cattle, sheep, and water buffalo, the most important animal for Raika’s cultural identity is the camel. The Raika and their camels talk to each other; this language/conversation is called akal-dhakaal. 

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