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Multiple choice geography migration study of population migration and its impact migration : factors, types and consequences world population

Migrations change the number, distribution and composition ofthe population in _______.

  1. The area of departure

  2. The area of arrival

  3. Both the area of departure and arrival

  4. The area of all cities

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Population is a dynamic phenomenon. The numbers, distribution and composition of the population are constantly changing. This is the influence of the interaction of the three processes, namely-births, deaths and migrations. Migration is the movement of people across regions and territories. Migration can be internal (within the country) or international (between the countries). Internal migration does not change the size of the population, but influences the distribution of population within the nation. Migration plays a very significant role in changing the composition and distribution of population.

Multiple choice geography migration study of population migration and its impact migration : factors, types and consequences world population

How can large population be turned into a productive asset?

  1. By investment in human capital

  2. By stopping migration

  3. By increasing employment opportunities

  4. By developing rural areas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A large population becomes a productive asset, often called human capital, when there is investment in education, training, and healthcare. This allows individuals to contribute more effectively to the economy.

Multiple choice geography migration study of population migration and its impact migration : factors, types and consequences world population

What is internal migration?

  1. Between the countries

  2. Within the country

  3. Within the states

  4. Within the union territories
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Internal migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another within the borders of the same country. This distinguishes it from international migration, which involves crossing national boundaries.

Multiple choice geography migration study of population migration and its impact migration : factors, types and consequences world population

Which of the following is a major reason for female migration in India?

  1. Marriages

  2. Drought

  3. Employment

  4. Wars
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A Correct answer
Explanation

People, generally are emotionally attached to their place of birth. But millions of people leave their places of birth and residence. There could be variety of reasons. These reasons can be put into two broad categories : (i) push factor, these cause people to leave their place of residence or origin; and (ii) pull factors, which attract the people from different places. In India people migrate from rural to urban areas mainly due to poverty, high population pressure on the land, lack of basic infrastructural facilities like health care, education, etc. Apart from these factors, natural disasters such as, flood, drought, cyclonic storms, earthquake.

Reason for migration of males and females are different. For example, work and employment have remained the main cause for male migration (38 per cent) while it is only three per cent for the females. Contrary to this, about 65 per cent of females move out from their parental houses following their marriage. This is the most important cause in the rural areas of India.

Multiple choice geography migration study of population migration and its impact migration : factors, types and consequences world population

Which one of the following measures can be useful in reducing the problem of migration?

  1. Creating more jobs in cities

  2. Prohibiting migration by law

  3. Creating more jobs in rural areas

  4. Strengthening policing in cities
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Following measures can be useful in reducing the problem of migration:

  • Creating more jobs in rural areas.
  • Better facilities
  • Better health

Multiple choice geography migration study of population migration and its impact migration : factors, types and consequences world population

The original home of the gypsies was ______.

  1. Egypt

  2. Russia

  3. India

  4. Persia
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Gypsies' are a group of people found in Central Asia. But, the original home of Gypsies was in India (Western Rajasthan and Punjab).Gypsies’ are an ethnic group, which for unknown reasons took to a wandering life style during the late middle ages.

Multiple choice geography migration study of population migration and its impact migration : factors, types and consequences world population

Of the people who have migrated from one place to another approximately 50% do it for ______________.

  1. Better employment oppurtunities

  2. Social security

  3. Good lifestyle

  4. Marriage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shifting of residential place from one place to another is called Migration. A migrant means one who has shifted from his birth place and settled in another place. There are many reasons for migration. Of the people who have migrated from one place to another,approximately 50%  do it for the purpose of marriage.