Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a social consequence of migration?

Options:

Growth of unplanned settlements.

Intermixing of cultures.

Increase in urban population

Depletion of ground water.

Correct Answer:

Depletion of ground water.

Explanation:

While unplanned settlements, intermixing of cultures, and increasing urban population are all recognized social consequences of migration, depletion of groundwater is not directly linked to migration.

Depletion of groundwater is an environmental consequence rather than a social one.