Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term transhumance ?
A. Economy that solely depends upon animals
B. Farming in which' only one crop is cultivated by clearing hill slopes
C. Practice of growing crops on higher hill slopes in summer and foothills in winter
D. Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains is known as transhumance. Seasonal movement of livestock (such as sheep) between mountain and lowland pastures either under the care of herders or in company with the owners.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography
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