Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Which one of the following states occupied first place in case of in-migrants?

Options:

Uttar Pradesh

Bihar

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

Correct Answer:

Maharashtra

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Maharashtra

Spatial Variation in Migration: Some states like Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat and Haryana attract migrants from other states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, etc. Maharashtra occupied first place in migrants, followed by Delhi, Gujarat and Haryana. On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh was the state, which had the largest number of net out-migrants from the state.