Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Migration Types, Causes and Consequences

Question:

Which among the following is not a factor that discourage women to migrate from rural to urban areas?

Options:

Shortage of housing

Paucity of job opportunities

Low cost of living

Lack of security in cities

Correct Answer:

Low cost of living

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Low cost of living

Among the given options, "Low cost of living" is not a factor that discourages women from migrating from rural to urban areas.

In fact, a lower cost of living can be an attractive factor for individuals, including women, considering migration to urban areas. Shortage of housing, high cost of living, paucity of job opportunities and lack of security in cities, discourage women to migrate from rural to urban areas.