Identify correct statement with reference to immigrants.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → They move into a new place.
Option (1) They move out of a place. — Incorrect. Migrants who move out of a place are emigrants.
Option (2) They move into a new place. — Correct. Migrants who move into a new place are called immigrants, and the movement is immigration.
Option (3) They move only due to political turmoil. — Incorrect. Political turmoil is only one of several push factors, so the word ‘only’ makes it false.
Option (4) Population decreases in the place of destination. — Incorrect. Immigrants add to the population of the destination; the place of origin loses people.
NCERT (2025-26): “Migration … 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. Do you realise that the same person is both an immigrant and an emigrant? Immigration: Migrants who move into a new place are called Immigrants. Emigration: Migrants who move out of a place are called Emigrants.” “Migration … People migrate for a better economic and social life. There are two sets of factors that influence migration. The Push factors make the place of origin seem less attractive for reasons like unemployment, poor living conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural disasters, epidemics and socio-economic backwardness. The Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin for reasons like better job opportunities and living conditions, peace and stability, security of life and property and pleasant climate.” |