The correct option is (c).
Explanation
Nomadic Herding (or Pastoral Nomadism) is a form of primitive subsistence agriculture where herders rely on animals for food, clothing, shelter, tools, and transport.
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: Nomadic herding is primarily practiced in arid and semi-arid regions, not in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon. The Amazon basin is traditionally associated with Shifting Cultivation. The main regions for nomadic herding include:
- The core region extending from the Atlantic coast of North Africa through the Arabian Peninsula into Mongolia and Central China.
- The tundra region of Eurasia.
- Small areas in South-West Africa and the island of Madagascar.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Herdsmen move from place to place with their livestock in search of fodder and water. These movements take place along defined routes and are a direct response to climatic constraints and terrain.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The choice of animals depends on the region. Sheep, camel, yak, and goats are commonly reared. Specifically:
- Camels are common in the Sahara and Asiatic deserts.
- Yaks and Llamas are reared in the mountainous regions of Tibet and the Andes, respectively.
- Sheep and Goats are widely kept in various semi-arid regions.
Key Takeaway: Nomadic herding is an extensive form of land use adapted to harsh environments (deserts, tundras, high mountains) where crop cultivation is unviable, relying on the cyclical movement of livestock.