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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. 

Multiple choice civics no place for us? migration and its effects migration : factors, types and consequences migration

Shift of population from villages to cities is called____________.

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Communalization

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The term Urbanization refers to the shift of population from villages to cities. Due to urbanization population of cities will increase. People shift from villages to cities in search of food, shelter, education, employment.

Multiple choice geography no place for us? migration and its effects migration : factors, types and consequences migration

Which is the mode of transportation used by most villagers?

  1. Tractors

  2. Bullock Carts

  3. Horse Carts

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bullock cart is a means of transportation used since ancient times in many parts of India. Even today in many villages people use bullock carts for transportation. It is a cheap and convenient form of transportation.

Multiple choice geography no place for us? migration and its effects migration : factors, types and consequences migration

The most affected factor because of migration is ________.

  1. occupation

  2. health

  3. social life

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling in the new location is called migration. Migration may be by individuals, family units or in groups. Most of the people get migrated for food, shelter and employment, in present scenario. The most affected factor because of migration is occupation, health, social life, bonding among relatives etc.

Multiple choice geography no place for us? migration and its effects migration : factors, types and consequences migration

Which of the following is most accurate of immigrants?

  1. Most Immigrants tend to migrate long distances

  2. Most immigrants move with family and children

  3. Most immigrants move to urban areas or cities

  4. Most immigrants move for political reasons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. Largest component of internal migration in India is rural-urban migration, which means migration from rural areas to urban cities. Therefore Most immigrants move to urban areas or cities.