Migration Patterns
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Migration Patterns starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one reason why people migrate from rural to urban areas in India.
Describe one social impact of migration on the place of origin.
Describe one way in which migration can benefit the destination area.
Explain how migration can affect the age structure of a population.
Explain how migration can lead to urbanisation.
Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary migration.
Explain the term 'brain drain' in the context of migration.
Explain the term 'push factor' with an example.
Which Indian state has the highest number of out-migrants according to the Census 2011? (1) Uttar Pradesh (2) Kerala (3) Maharashtra (4) Punjab
Which of the following is a consequence of migration for the destination area? (1) Decrease in population (2) Shortage of labour (3) Cultural diversity (4) Loss of skilled workers
Which of the following is a major destination for Indian migrants? (1) Australia (2) United States (3) South Africa (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a major push factor for migration? (1) Better job opportunities (2) Natural disasters (3) Good climate (4) Family reunification
Fill in the blank: Migration caused by the search for better employment is called __________ migration.
Fill in the blank: Migration that occurs due to marriage is called __________ migration.
Fill in the blank: People who leave their own country to live in another are called __________.
Fill in the blank: People who move into a new country are called __________.
True or False: Migration always occurs from rural to urban areas.
True or False: Migration can help reduce unemployment in the place of origin.
True or False: Migration only occurs due to economic reasons.
True or False: Remittances are money sent by migrants to their families in their home country.
