Arrange the following countries in descending order of the number of migrants from them to India, according to the 2011 Census.
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. Sri Lanka
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → B, C, A, D
(B) Bangladesh — first, with 27,47,062 migrants (51.2 per cent).
(C) Pakistan — second, with 9,18,982 (17.1 per cent).
(A) Nepal — third, with 8,10,158 (15.1 per cent).
(D) Sri Lanka — fourth, with 1,98,193 (3.7 per cent).
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:
Table 2.1 : Migrants classified by place of last residence outside India, 2011 |
