Which among the following is not a factor that discourage women to migrate from rural to urban areas?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Low cost of living
In India, women migrate less from villages to cities because city life is hard for them. Housing is scarce, living is costly, jobs are few and safety is poor.
Option (1) Shortage of housing — A factor that discourages women. Too few houses in cities keep women away.
Option (2) Paucity of job opportunities — A factor that discourages women. Few jobs in cities give women little reason to move.
Option (3) Low cost of living — Not a factor that discourages women. The factor is a high cost of living in cities. A low cost of living would make a move easier, not harder.
Option (4) Lack of security in cities — A factor that discourages women. Poor safety in cities keeps women away.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Rural Urban Composition … 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.” |