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describe the life of raikas community of rajasthan

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a. Raika were a nomadic community living in deserts reared sheep's and goats.
b. They are divided into many groups, one group is Maru that lived in deserts and herded camels.
c. The other reared sheep, goats.
d. Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism.
e. They are basically confined in the UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Mahrashtra.
f. During monsoons, raikas in Rajasthan generally stayed at homes.
g.  In october , they moved to other places in search of pastures,
 

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raikas move with their camels from one place to another in the search of fodder and water. 

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 The Raikas in the Pali district of south−central
Rajasthan of western India have been known as
camel experts for centuries. They belong to a
pastoral caste who keep large herds of female
camels for supplying work camels to various
clienteles.
Presently, the Raikas face complex problems which
are undermining their subsistence base. At the root of
their problems is the lack of grazing opportunities
because of an expansion in crop cultivation due to
increased irrigation, shortening of fallow, double
cropping, etc. But deterioration and alienation of
communally owned pastures, and closure of some of
their traditional pasture areas for wildlife preserves
and reforestation, are also important causes.

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raikas of rajasthan
 
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