Worksheet: Migration: Types, Causes and Consequences - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Migration has played a significant role in redistributing India's population over time and space. The country has experienced several waves of migration from ________ and ________ Asia.

Q2: The Census records migration based on two criteria: Place of ________ and Place of _________.

Q3: There are two types of migration: internal (within the country) and ________ (between countries).

Q4: Short-distance rural to rural migration is mostly related to ________ and females are the dominant group.

Q5: ________ factors force people to leave their place of origin, such as poverty and lack of basic infrastructure.

Q6: Work and employment opportunities are the main reason for male migration (______%), whereas only ______% of females migrate for this reason.

Q7: International migrants' remittances contribute significantly to the ________ reserves.

Q8: Migration results in the relocation of people within a nation and contributes to the discrepancy in ________ proportion at both the migrants' origin and destination.

Q9: Migration has the potential to bring about social change as migrants can spread new ideas related to technology, family planning, and ________ from urban to rural areas.

Q10: Rural-urban migration has caused overcrowding in urban areas, leading to strain on the available social and ________ infrastructure.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Work and employment opportunities are the main reason for male migration.
Reason: Females migrate primarily for marriage.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: International migrants' remittances contribute significantly to foreign exchange reserves.
Reason: Remittances are used mainly for food and medical treatment.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Rural-urban migration leads to the emergence of slums and shanty colonies.
Reason: Urban areas face environmental problems due to over-exploitation of natural resources.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Migration results in the mixing of people from different cultures.
Reason: Migration always has positive social consequences.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: Uncontrolled migration to metropolitan cities in India has led to overcrowding.
Reason: Metropolitan cities provide better job opportunities and healthcare facilities.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Define internal migration.

Q2: What are the two criteria based on which Census records migration?

Q3: Name two states that witness significant out-migration in India.

Q4: What are push factors in migration?

Q5: What is the main reason for male migration in India?

Q6: What purpose do remittances serve in migrant-receiving areas?

Q7: What is the consequence of selective migration in terms of age and sex?

Q8: How does migration affect the environment in urban areas?

Q9: What social changes can migration bring about?

Q10: What is the impact of migration on women's status in rural areas?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the two types of migration based on the place of enumeration mentioned in the Census records.

Q2: Describe the causes of migration in India, including both push and pull factors.

Q3: Explain the economic consequences of migration, focusing on remittances.

Q4: Discuss the impact of migration on the demographic structure of areas.

Q5: Explain how migration can bring about social change.

Q6: Describe the environmental consequences of rural-urban migration.

Q7: Explain the impact of migration on women's status in rural areas.

Q8: Explain the challenges posed by uncontrolled migration to metropolitan cities in India.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the historical context of migration in India and how it has shaped the country's demographic landscape.

Q2: Analyze the economic and social consequences of migration, highlighting both the advantages and disadvantages for both the places of origin and destination.

Q3: Discuss the environmental impact of migration, focusing on the challenges faced by urban areas due to rural-urban migration.

Q4: Explore the role of migration in shaping gender dynamics in India, considering both historical context and contemporary trends.