Raikas and Rabaries – Animal Rearing Communities
Raikas and Rabaries are primarily which animal-rearing communities?
- Yak
- Goat
- Camel — Correct Answer
- Mithun
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Camel
Raikas and Rabaries are primarily camel-rearing communities of Rajasthan and Gujarat. They are pastoral nomadic groups traditionally involved in camel breeding, rearing, and trading.
Animal-Rearing Communities
- Raikas/Rabaries: Camel rearing (Rajasthan, Gujarat)
- Gaddis: Sheep rearing — nomadic tribe that rears Gaddi sheep (HP)
- Bhakarwal: Sheep rearing — nomadic tribe that rears Bhakarwal sheep (lower Himalayas)
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Yak: Yak rearing is done in high-altitude areas of Ladakh and Sikkim, not by Raikas/Rabaries.
- Goat: Raikas/Rabaries are specifically associated with camels, not goats.
- Mithun: Mithun (Bos frontalis) is the ceremonial ox of Northeast India.
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