Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: World Population-Distribution, Density and growth

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct in respect of migration?

Options:

Migration may be interpreted as a spontaneous effort to achieve a better balance between population and resources

Migration to cities are traditionally age and sex selective.

It may take place from rural to rural areas, rural to urban areas, urban to urban areas and urban to rural areas

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

When people move from one place to another, the place they move from is called the Place of Origin and the place they move to is called the Place of Destination. The place of origin shows a decrease in population while the population increases in the place of destination. Migration may be interpreted as a spontaneous effort to achieve a better balance between population and resources. Migration to cities are traditionally age and sex selective i.e. more men of working age groups move to cities. Migration may be permanent, temporary or seasonal. It may take place from rural to rural areas, rural to urban areas, urban to urban areas and urban to rural areas.