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Migrations change the number, distribution and composition ofthe population in _______.

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  1. The area of departure

  2. The area of arrival

  3. Both the area of departure and arrival

  4. The area of all cities

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Population is a dynamic phenomenon. The numbers, distribution and composition of the population are constantly changing. This is the influence of the interaction of the three processes, namely-births, deaths and migrations. Migration is the movement of people across regions and territories. Migration can be internal (within the country) or international (between the countries). Internal migration does not change the size of the population, but influences the distribution of population within the nation. Migration plays a very significant role in changing the composition and distribution of population.

How can large population be turned into a productive asset?

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  1. By investment in human capital

  2. By stopping migration

  3. By increasing employment opportunities

  4. By developing rural areas

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Correct Option: A

What is internal migration?

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  1. Between the countries

  2. Within the country

  3. Within the states

  4. Within the union territories

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is a major reason for female migration in India?

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  1. Marriages

  2. Drought

  3. Employment

  4. Wars

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

People, generally are emotionally attached to their place of birth. But millions of people leave their places of birth and residence. There could be variety of reasons. These reasons can be put into two broad categories : (i) push factor, these cause people to leave their place of residence or origin; and (ii) pull factors, which attract the people from different places. In India people migrate from rural to urban areas mainly due to poverty, high population pressure on the land, lack of basic infrastructural facilities like health care, education, etc. Apart from these factors, natural disasters such as, flood, drought, cyclonic storms, earthquake.

Reason for migration of males and females are different. For example, work and employment have remained the main cause for male migration (38 per cent) while it is only three per cent for the females. Contrary to this, about 65 per cent of females move out from their parental houses following their marriage. This is the most important cause in the rural areas of India.

Which one of the following measures can be useful in reducing the problem of migration?

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  1. Creating more jobs in cities

  2. Prohibiting migration by law

  3. Creating more jobs in rural areas

  4. Strengthening policing in cities

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Following measures can be useful in reducing the problem of migration:

  • Creating more jobs in rural areas.
  • Better facilities
  • Better health

The original home of the gypsies was ______.

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  1. Egypt

  2. Russia

  3. India

  4. Persia

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 'Gypsies' are a group of people found in Central Asia. But, the original home of Gypsies was in India (Western Rajasthan and Punjab).Gypsies’ are an ethnic group, which for unknown reasons took to a wandering life style during the late middle ages.

Of the people who have migrated from one place to another approximately 50% do it for ______________.

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  1. Better employment oppurtunities

  2. Social security

  3. Good lifestyle

  4. Marriage

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shifting of residential place from one place to another is called Migration. A migrant means one who has shifted from his birth place and settled in another place. There are many reasons for migration. Of the people who have migrated from one place to another,approximately 50%  do it for the purpose of marriage. 

Tamil Nadu is the _____ largest state in India by area.

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  1. 9th

  2. 10th

  3. 11th

  4. 12th

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Tamil Nadu covers an area of 130,058 km2 (50,216 sq mi), and is the eleventh largest state in India. 

Tamil Nadu extends longitudinally between _____.

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  1. $75^o18'$ East and $80^o20'$ East

  2. $76^o18'$ East and $80^o20'$ East

  3. $77^o18'$ East and $80^o20'$ East

  4. $78^o18'$ East and $80^o20'$ East

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The State of Tamil Nadu extends latitudinally between $76^018'$ East and $80^020'$ East.

Tamil became official language of Tamil Nadu from _____.

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  1. January 13, 1958

  2. January 14, 1958

  3. January 15, 1958

  4. January 16, 1958

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The native language spoken in Tamil Nadu is Tamil which became the official language of the state with effect from January 14, 1958.