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Migration of families - class-VIII

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People tend to move from place of low opportunity and low safety to the place of higher opportunity and better safety.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

People migrate from one place to another for several reasons. Searching for place with high level of security and opportunity make people migrate. They tend to settle at the place where they can find ample opportunities to work and options to work while living safely.

Marriage is a very important social factor of migration.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Migration means moving of people from one place to another. Migration is affected by various social factors. In many societies brides (women) move to their husband's home or household after marriage as is culturally accepted.

Rural areas lack educational facilities, especially those of higher education and rural people have to migrate to the urban centers for this purpose. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Anyone who shifts from one place to another place for work or economic opportunity is known as a/an:

  1. immigrant

  2. emigrant

  3. migrant

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The movement of people from one place to another place is known as migration. Migration is of two types: immigration and emigration.

Immigration - It is also known as in-migration. When a person enters a country then it is called immigration.
Emigration - It is also known as out-migration. When a person leaves a country then it is called emigration.
The person who either leaves or comes in a country is known as the migrant.

Political disturbances and inter-ethnic conflicts drive people away from their homes. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political disturbance is a breach of peace motivated by the Politics. Inter ethnic conflict means rivalry or clash between two ethnic groups. These disturbances are characterised by violence, bloodshed, chaos and disorder. Many people from the areas where these violence are at the climax leave homes in fear of losing their lives or getting hurt. While some people take active part in protest or conflict and leave their homes to take active part in hostilities.

Why did Raju's family come to a new place?

  1. His father was transferred

  2. His parents shifted to their native place

  3. His parents were not liking the old place

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Identify the pull factor that is not related to migrations.

  1. Better living conditions

  2. Employment opportunities

  3. Medical facilities

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

People migrate in large number from rural to urban areas in search of ___________.

  1. Marriage

  2. Employment

  3. Enjoyment

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Migration means the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of setting down their permanently or temporary. Employment is the first cause of migration of people. People migrate in large number from rural to urban area in search of jobs. There are several other factors of migration too like Political factors, natural factors, economic factors, social factors, etc.

Which of the following countries were homogeneous in Europe but due to migration it had to witness rapid cultural changes?

  1. UK -Ireland

  2. UK -Sweden

  3. Italy -France

  4. Germany -Sweden


Correct Option: D

Identify the factor responsible for the migration __________.

  1. Political

  2. Economic

  3. Social

  4. Cultural


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term migration refers to the shifting of a person from one place to another place either within the country or to another country in search of better economical opportunities.

People who move from one region to another for work are known as ______________.

  1. Refugee

  2. Poor

  3. Migrant

  4. Descendant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migration is the process of the population shift from one place to another due to better economical opportunities. Those who shift from one place to another place are called migrants.

Migration is an umbrella covering two terms immigration and emigration. People coming into your country from another country for the purpose of taking up residence is called __________.

  1. Emigrants

  2. Immigrants

  3. Both A and B

  4. None


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. Migration includes immigration and emigration. People coming into your country from another country for the purpose of taking up residence is called immigration and the people are called immigrants. The process in which a person leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another is called emigration. And the person is called an emigrant.

The movement of people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently in the new location is called __________.

  1. Adaptation

  2. Migration

  3. Adoption

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. Migration may be by individuals, family units or in groups. Most of the people get migrated for employment, in present scenario.

World migration report is published by ___________.

  1. World Bank

  2. International Organisation for Migration

  3. International statistical commission

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

World migration report is published by International Organisation for Migration. It provides services to government and migrants regarding migration. It was initially established in 1951 as the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) to help resettle people displaced by World War II but now it became a related organization of the United Nations.

The migrants always bring with them their own __________.

  1. Religion

  2. Culture

  3. Civilization

  4. Epics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Migrants are those people who shift from one region or country to another region within a country or to another country, usually for work or other economic opportunities. Migrants bring with them their own culture and tend to form a different social community. 

Which of the following are the sources of migration data?

  1. Population census

  2. Population registers

  3. Sample surveys

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. In a country to know about the migration, the records that help are population census, population registers, sample surveys.

A significant movement of people between a common origin and destination is a ___________.

  1. Migration flow

  2. Migration channel

  3. Migration movement

  4. Migration stream


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. When the people of common origin all together move to a common destination, it is called migration stream.

Migration from mountains to the plane due to sheep herding is called ______.

  1. Nomadism

  2. Transhumance

  3. Interrural migration

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Migration from mountains to the plane due to sheep herding is called transhumance. It is the action or practice of moving livestock from one place to other for the sake of grazing seasonally. It usually follows seasonal cycle, typically to lowlands in winter and highlands in summer.

Which type of migration is said to have occurred when people have little or no choice?

  1. Mass migration

  2. Free migration

  3. Nomadic migration

  4. Forced migration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. But in case the people are expelled from the country without their consent, it is called forced migration.

Migration which involves crossing of border of one or more countries is called ____________.

  1. International migration

  2. Internal migration

  3. Both A and B

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. If the migration takes place beyond borders of a country it is called international migration. It may sometimes involve crossing of borders of one or more countries.

Which model of migration admits immigrants to a country on a temporary basis often for economic reasons without giving citizenship rights?

  1. Classic

  2. Colonial

  3. Guest worker

  4. Illegal


Correct Option: C

What discourages woman to migrate from rural to urban areas in India?

1. Shortage of housing

2. High cost of living

3. Paucity of job opportunities

4. Lack of security in cities

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rural to urban migration is one among the many types of migration. Women do not migrate from rural to urban areas due to following reasons: difficulty to find house at reasonable rent, high cost of living, lack of jobs due to high competition, lack of security for women.

Which is the problem associated with migration?

  1. Brain drain

  2. Forced labour

  3. Poor working conditions

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. Some of the problems associated with it includes brain drain that is utilising ones knowledge for the development of the country other than his own. There are chances of forced labour and people may be made to work under poor working conditions.

Largest component of internal migration in India is __________.

  1. Rural-urban migration

  2. Urban-rural migration

  3. Marriage migration

  4. Rural migration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. When migration is not beyond the borders or within a country it is called internal migration. Largest component of internal migration in India is rural-urban migration, which means migration from rural areas to urban cities.

The temporary movement of people between areas of living and work, usually for the purpose of employment is called __________.

  1. Urban migration

  2. Rural migration

  3. Circular migration

  4. None


Correct Option: C

Rural-urban migration is an example of ___________.

  1. Internal migration

  2. International migration

  3. Inter urban migration

  4. Intra rural migration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. When migration is not beyond the borders or within a country it is called internal migration. Largest component of internal migration in India is rural-urban migration, which means migration from rural areas to urban cities.

Which of the following are pull factors for the majority of rural migrants to urban areas?

1. Better opportunities

2. Availability of regular work

3. Education.

4. Sources of entertainment

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rural to urban migration is one among the many types of migration. The main reason behind this type of migration is better employment opportunities in urban areas compared to rural areas, availability of regular work, good educational facilities and sources of entertainment.

Seasonal migration occur due to __________.

  1. occupational problem

  2. health problem

  3. society problem

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seasonal migration is a type of human movement which occurs in particular seasons. This is mainly because of seasonality of employment which is type of employment in which work is not provided continuously but provided only for certain period, example work available during harvest time. 

The caravan of families settled near ______ factories.

  1. Cotton

  2. Jute

  3. Sugar

  4. Silk


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. Migration may be by individuals, family units or in groups. Most of the people get migrated for food, shelter and employment, in present scenario. Usually during sugar cane season, caravan of people settle near sugar factories as they get employment and stay in their huts made of dry sugarcane and its leaves. The women and children tie the bundles of sugarcane. Then the bundles are taken to the sugar factory.

National Education Policy was introduced in ______.

  1. 1968

  2. 1986

  3. 1996

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Education Policy was formulated by the Government of India to promote education. The policy covers elementary education to colleges in both rural and urban India. The policy was put into effect for the first time by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1968 and second time by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986. Education boards like CBSE are based on this policy. 

Which of the following are the factors that led people in India to migrate from rural to urban areas?

  1. Poverty

  2. Education

  3. High population pressure on the land

  4. Lack of basic infrastructural facilities


Correct Option: A,B
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. Migration may be by individuals, family units or in groups. Most of the people get migrated for food, shelter and employment, in present scenario. People usualy migrate when there is flood causing shortage of food and income.  Among the given options poverty and education are reasons for migration.

The _____ gave money to the farmers for next week's expenses.

  1. Agent

  2. Mukadam

  3. Factory owner

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mukadam is a person who lends money as loan for the expenses of villagers and explains to the villagers in which areas they would go for the next six months and people just earn enough money to keep them going through these months. to manage the remaining six months, when there is no rain, and no work in the fields everyone borrows money from the mukadam. To pay back this money people work for Mukadam. Mukadam is an agent for sugarcane factories. He helps them to find work in sugarcane fields.

The ______ and ______ would tie bundles of sugarcane.

  1. Women

  2. Children

  3. Men

  4. Both a and b


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

People migrate from one place to other for work, food and shelter. Few people stay near sugar cane factories for six months and live in huts made of dry grass and sugarcane leaves. Women and children would tie bundles of sugarcane as it was simple and do not involve high manual labor. On the other hand men involved in strenuous work.

Fresh air and ventilated residential areas are the specialties of villages.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Village life is known for vast fields, growing crops, open environment, plenty of trees and animals. The environment in villages is pure and liveable. One can sense fresh air running through veins, freshness and calmness while in a village. We usually go and spend our vacations in the village due to this reason.

Why people from other states had to migrate near the new thermal plant?

  1. To enjoy the surroundings

  2. To work at the thermal plant

  3. To roam around

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The basic needs of human beings are food, clothing, shelter, health etc, which can only be fulfilled through money. So in order to earn money people migrate from one place to another. Human migration is the movement of people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently are temporarily in a new location. People from other states migrated near the new thermal plant in order to work and find better living condition.

Fast food and expensive food is consumed in villages while simple and natural food varieties are preferred in cities.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is a huge difference between village life and city life. Food habits in the village are natural as people rely on homemade healthy food such as vegetables and fruits. They grow crops and rear cattle and drink milk to stay healthy and since transportation is not that advance in villages people travel on foot which keeps them fit. While in cities people eat junk food or fast foods and soft drink and due to inappropriate exercise they become vulnerable to many disease like obesity, blood pressure etc.

Migration due to construction of dams is ___________ type of migration.

  1. Seasonal

  2. Temporary

  3. Permanenet

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling in the new location is called migration. Migration may be by individuals, family units or in groups. Most of the people get migrated for food, shelter and employment, in present scenario. Migration due to construction of dams is a permanent migration.

Temporary migration is the migration occur due to __________.

  1. climate issues

  2. health issues

  3. occupational problems

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Temporary migration is the migration occur due to occupational problems. The temporary movement of people between areas of living and work, usually for the purpose of employment is called circular migration. Person goes to work and returns, but does not settle permanently.

Polluted environment and crowded residential areas are the specialties of cities.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cities are known for crowded areas, many buildings, Industries and vehicles running on the road. The air in cities is much polluted than villages. There is a lack of plantation in cities which make polluted air remains in the environment. People live in flats and multi-storey buildings.

Raju's father was ____________.

  1. A teacher

  2. A doctor

  3. An engineer

  4. A mechanic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Raju's father was an engineer in a thermal plant. His father was transferred to a new thermal plant to work there as an engineer, as a result of which Raju's family had to migrate from their original place to the workplace of his father.

Migrations are caused by a variety of factors including __________.

  1. Economic

  2. Social

  3. Political

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Movement of people from one place to another with the intentions of setting their either permanently or temporary is called migration. Following are the various factors of migrations:

1. Economic factors 
2. Social factors
3. Political factors
4. Geographical factors
5. Climatic factors

Raju was not missing his old city friends.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

After the transfer of Raju's Father who was an engineer in a thermal plant, Raju and his whole family shifted to father's workplace but he was not happy in his new school as he was missing his dear old friends and his old place. This was strange to him.

Raju's father was an engineer in __________.

  1. Sugar mill

  2. Thermal plant

  3. Steel plant

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Raju's father was an engineer thermal plant. His father was transferred to a new thermal plant to work there as an engineer, as a result of which Raju's family had to migrate from their original place to the workplace of his father.

Raju was admitted to a new school near the thermal plant and he was enjoying there.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

After the transfer of Raju's Father who was an engineer in a thermal plant, Raju and his whole family shifted to father's workplace but he was not happy in his new school as he was missing his dear old friends and his old place. This was strange to him.

Among the urban agglomeration, ________ received the higher number of migrants.

  1. Greater Mumbai

  2. New Delhi

  3. Chennai

  4. Banglore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is a densely populated city of India. It is India's largest city and a financial center. Mumbai is considered as a melting pot due to all of the migrants that relocate to the city for an employment opportunity. Among the urban agglomeration,  Greater Mumbai received the higher number of migrants. Mumbai itself has 60% of migrants, that is really a large figure.

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