Arrange the reasons for male migration by last residence in India as per Census 2011 from less effective to more effective:
(A) Work employment
(B) Business
(C) Marriage
(D) Moved with household
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C), (D), (A)
(B) Business — first, with the smallest share, 2%.
(C) Marriage — second, with 4%.
(D) Moved with household — third, with 20%.
(A) Work employment — fourth, with the largest share of the four, 24%.
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:
Fig. 2.2 a : Reasons for Male Migration by Last Residence, India, 2011 |
