With reference to Pastoral Nomadism, consider the following statements: 1. Transhumance refers to the seasonal movement of people and livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures. 2. The core region of pastoral nomadism includes parts of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Central China. 3. In the tundra regions, nomads migrate northwards in summer and southwards in winter. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1,2 and 3 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Transhumance is seasonal migration between lowland plains in winter and mountain pastures in summer.
The core region of pastoral nomadism is described as stretching from North Africa to Central China, including the Arabian Peninsula.
In tundra regions, nomads move northwards in summer and southwards in winter, consistent with climatic changes.

Source: 12th NCERT: Fundamentals of Human Geography

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