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Which traditional calendar system used by pastoral communities in Rajasthan is based on lunar months and livestock cycles?

  1. Vikram Samvat
  2. Shaka Samvat
  3. Hijri
  4. Gregorian

Answer: Vikram Samvat

Vikram Samvat (lunar calendar) guides pastoral activities in Rajasthan: breeding, migration, and festivals. Communities like Raikas use it alongside ecological indicators (monsoon, flora) for sustainable livestock management.

Topic Eco-Culture - Pastoral Calendars
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway
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