Saturday, May 5, 2018

MCQs on Migration


6. What discourage woman to migrate from rural to urban areas in India?
1. Shortage of housing.
2. High cost of living.
3. Paucity of job opportunities.
4. Lack of security in cities.
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(a)1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Exp:- Migration of ‘woman’ either for education or employment enhances their autonomy and role in the economy but also increases their vulnerability shortage of housing, high cost of living. Paucity of Job opportunities, lack of security in cities are some of the factors that discourage the migration of woman from rural to urban areas. Hence, the correct answer is option (d)

7. Consider the following statements:

1. Climate and availability of water largely determines the pattern of the population distribution.
2. Density of population helps in getting a better understanding of the spatial distribution of population in relation to land
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct/
(a)Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (c) Both 1 and 2
Exp:- An extreme climate such as very hot or cold deserts are uncomfortable for human habitation. Areas with a comfortable climate, where there is not much seasonal variation, attract more people. People prefer to live in areas where fresh water is easily available. River valleys are among the most densely populated areas of the world. Spatial distribution of population can be better understood with the help of density of population. Hence, the correct answer is option(c)
Which of the following statements are correct ?
1. Migration leads to the redistribution of the population within a country.
2. Migrants act as agents of social change.
3. Migration leads to segregation of people from diverse cultures.
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(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 1 and 3
(c) Only 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (a) Only 1 and 2
Exp:-Migration leads to the intermixing of people from diverse culture. It has positive contribution such as evolution of composite culture and breaking through the narrow considerations and widens up the mental horizon of the people at large But it also has serious negative consequences such as anonymity which creates social vacuum and sense of dejection among individuals. Migrants act as agents of social change. The hew ideas related to new technologies, family planning girl’s education etc. Get diffused from urban to rural areas through them. Migration also leads to the redistribution of the population within a country. Hence, the correct answer is option (a)

Consider the following statements:
1. The amount of remittance sent by the international migrants is very meagre as compared to internal migrants.
2. Migration is a response to the uneven distribution of opportunities over space.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a)Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (b) Only 2
Exp:- The amount of remittances sent by the internal migrants is very meagre as compared to international migrants. Hence, the correct answer is option (b)

Consider the following statements:
1. Reason for migration of males and females are different.
2. Work and employment have remained the main cause for female migration.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
(a)Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (a) Only 1
Exp:- Reasons for the migration of male and female are different. Work and employment have remained the main cause for male migration while it contributes little for female migration. Contrary to this greater percent of female move out from their parental houses following marriage. This is the most important cause in the rural areas of India. Hence, the correct answer is option (a)

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