Which one of the following is a major economic consequence of migration in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Remittances sent by migrants
The consequences of migration are economic, social, demographic and environmental. An economic consequence deals with money and income.
Option (1) Pressure on the existing social and physical infrastructure — Incorrect. This is an environmental consequence. Overcrowding due to rural-urban migration puts this pressure on urban areas and leads to slums.
Option (2) Migration leads to intermixing of people from diverse cultures — Incorrect. This is a social consequence. It helps a composite culture to grow.
Option (3) Remittances sent by migrants — Correct. Money sent home by migrants is a major benefit for the source region. Remittances from international migrants are also a major source of foreign exchange.
Option (4) Imbalances in age and sex composition — Incorrect. This is a demographic consequence. High out-migration from states such as Uttarakhand and Rajasthan has brought such imbalances.
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: “Economic Consequences A major benefit for the source region is the remittance sent by migrants. Remittances from the international migrants are one of the major sources of foreign exchange.” |