Migration Patterns in India
Geography ⇒ Indian Geography
Migration Patterns in India starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Define migration and explain the two main types of migration in India.
Describe the role of remittances in the development of rural areas in India.
Describe the role of the Census in understanding migration patterns in India.
Discuss the impact of migration on the age and sex composition of the source region.
Discuss the impact of migration on the literacy rate of the source region.
Discuss two major consequences of migration on the source region in India.
Explain how migration affects the family structure in rural India.
Explain how migration can lead to urban unemployment in India.
Identify the correct sequence of migration streams in India from most to least common: (1) Rural to urban, (2) Rural to rural, (3) Urban to urban, (4) Urban to rural. (1) 2-1-3-4, (2) 1-2-3-4, (3) 1-3-2-4, (4) 2-1-4-3
Which Indian city receives the highest number of migrants from other states? (1) Mumbai, (2) Chennai, (3) Kolkata, (4) Hyderabad
Which Indian state has historically been the largest source of out-migrants? (1) Uttar Pradesh, (2) Kerala, (3) Punjab, (4) Gujarat
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by migrant workers in Indian cities? (1) Access to education, (2) Discrimination, (3) High wages, (4) Political representation
Fill in the blank: Migration due to natural disasters is an example of ______ migration.
Fill in the blank: The Census of India is conducted every ______ years.
Fill in the blank: The movement of people due to marriage is an example of ______ migration.
Fill in the blank: The movement of people from rural to urban areas is called ______.
True or False: Migration always leads to positive economic growth in the destination region.
True or False: Most migrants in India move for educational purposes.
True or False: Remittances sent by migrants contribute significantly to the rural economy in India.
True or False: The majority of internal migrants in India move from urban to rural areas.
