Identify the correct statements about Rural-Urban Migration.
(A) Migration is mainly caused by an unbalanced pattern of development between rural and urban areas.
(B) Over migration results in growth of slum areas.
(C) Rural-Urban migration balances the urban sex ratio.
(D) The rural-urban migration is dominated by the share of male and adult migrants.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only
(A) Migration is mainly caused by an unbalanced pattern of development between rural and urban areas. (Correct) . Lack of opportunities in villages and better facilities in cities cause rural-urban migration.
(B) Over migration results in growth of slum areas. (Correct). Excessive migration to cities without proper infrastructure leads to slums.
(C) Rural-Urban migration balances the urban sex ratio. (Incorrect). Rural-urban migration in India is male-dominated, so it often worsens the urban sex ratio rather than balancing it.
(D) The rural-urban migration is dominated by the share of male and adult migrants. (Correct). Males and working-age adults form the majority of rural-urban migrants.