Answer the following briefly:

Write a note on the impact of pastoralism on the prehistoric people in Tamil Nadu.

● In the earlier times, the only option available to mankind to earn a livelihood was farming which helped them to grow crops.

● Pastoralism is a branch of agriculture which is associated with the animal husbandry.

● The people in Tamilnadu took care of their livestock and other animals which they used to hunt.

● They also used this livestock to get dairy products and obtain me.

● This led to a change in the agricultural methods and provided them with many advantages.

● For example, they learnt to manage the herds in a better manner.

● It led to the social organisation.

● It also reduced the unnecessary hunting of animals.

● It was a good means of earning livelihood as well as the easiest way of living.