Which traditional calendar system used by pastoral communities in Rajasthan is based on lunar months and livestock cycles?
- Vikram Samvat
- Shaka Samvat
- Hijri
- 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.