Banni Grassland Flashcards
1
Q
Where are Maldhari leaving their villages ?
A
Banni
2
Q
Why are they leaving Banni grasslands ?
A
Water scarcity
3
Q
Where is the Banni Grassland ?
A
Gujarat - Near Rann of Kutch
4
Q
What is the land of Banni formed of ?
A
Ocean clay,
Alluvial and clayey sand
5
Q
What is the name of the freshwater lake near Banni ?
A
Chhari-Dhand
6
Q
Where are jackals present near Banni ?
A
Kala Dungar or Black Hills
7
Q
Which animal did the Wild Life Institute of India want to introduce there ?
A
Cheetahs
8
Q
Which highway seperates Banni into Eastern and Western parts ?
A
National Highway 341, leading to India-Pakistan border
9
Q
How many communities are present in Banni ?
A
More than 20 ethnicities
10
Q
What does Maldhari mean ?
A
Livestock
