How did the pastoralists cope with the changes in new times?

Pastoralists managed to cope with the changes in many ways.

A. Some pastoralists reduced the number of cattle because there were not enough pastures to feed large numbers. When pastureland in one place was closed to them, they changed the direction of their movement and combined pastoral activity with other forms of trade.

B. Some pastoralists found new pastures.

C. They exert political pressure on the government for relief, subsidy and other forms of support and demand a right in the management of forests and water resources.

D. Some rich pastoralists gave up their nomadic habits, purchased land and started leading a settled life.

E. Some became settled peasants cultivating land. Some borrowed money from the moneylenders to survive.