Causes of Urban-Rural Migration in India

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge on the various factors that contribute to urban-rural migration in India.
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Which of the following is NOT a major cause of urban-rural migration in India?

  1. Lack of employment opportunities in rural areas

  2. Better educational facilities in urban areas

  3. Improved healthcare facilities in urban areas

  4. Cultural attractions of urban areas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While cultural attractions may play a role in attracting migrants to certain urban areas, they are generally not considered a major cause of urban-rural migration in India.

Which state in India has the highest rate of urban-rural migration?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bihar has the highest rate of urban-rural migration in India, with over 20% of its population migrating to urban areas in the last decade.

What percentage of India's population lives in urban areas?

  1. 25%

  2. 35%

  3. 45%

  4. 55%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the 2011 census, 35% of India's population lives in urban areas.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urban-rural migration in India?

  1. Increased pressure on urban infrastructure

  2. Increased unemployment in rural areas

  3. Increased poverty in rural areas

  4. Increased agricultural productivity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban-rural migration can lead to increased pressure on urban infrastructure, increased unemployment in rural areas, and increased poverty in rural areas, but it does not typically lead to increased agricultural productivity.

What is the main reason for the lack of employment opportunities in rural areas of India?

  1. Lack of investment in rural infrastructure

  2. Lack of access to education and skills training

  3. Lack of agricultural land

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lack of employment opportunities in rural areas of India is due to a combination of factors, including lack of investment in rural infrastructure, lack of access to education and skills training, and lack of agricultural land.

Which of the following is NOT a government initiative aimed at reducing urban-rural migration in India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  3. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

  4. Smart Cities Mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Smart Cities Mission is not aimed at reducing urban-rural migration, but rather at improving the quality of life in urban areas.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural youth to start their own businesses?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

  2. National Rural Livelihood Mission

  3. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

  4. Smart Cities Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana provides financial assistance to rural youth to start their own businesses.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by migrants in urban areas?

  1. Lack of affordable housing

  2. Lack of access to healthcare and education

  3. Discrimination and social isolation

  4. Increased job opportunities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Migrants in urban areas often face challenges such as lack of affordable housing, lack of access to healthcare and education, and discrimination and social isolation. Increased job opportunities are not a challenge faced by migrants.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Migration

  4. Immigration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urbanization is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural to urban areas.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the growth of slums in urban areas?

  1. Rapid urbanization

  2. Lack of affordable housing

  3. High cost of living

  4. Improved infrastructure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rapid urbanization, lack of affordable housing, and high cost of living are all factors that contribute to the growth of slums in urban areas. Improved infrastructure is not a factor that contributes to the growth of slums.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to urban poor to build their own houses?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  2. National Rural Livelihood Mission

  3. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

  4. Smart Cities Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana provides financial assistance to urban poor to build their own houses.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of urban-rural migration in India?

  1. Increased pressure on urban infrastructure

  2. Increased unemployment in rural areas

  3. Increased poverty in rural areas

  4. Increased agricultural productivity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban-rural migration can lead to increased pressure on urban infrastructure, increased unemployment in rural areas, and increased poverty in rural areas, but it does not typically lead to increased agricultural productivity.

What is the main reason for the lack of employment opportunities in rural areas of India?

  1. Lack of investment in rural infrastructure

  2. Lack of access to education and skills training

  3. Lack of agricultural land

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lack of employment opportunities in rural areas of India is due to a combination of factors, including lack of investment in rural infrastructure, lack of access to education and skills training, and lack of agricultural land.

Which of the following is NOT a government initiative aimed at reducing urban-rural migration in India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  3. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

  4. Smart Cities Mission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Smart Cities Mission is not aimed at reducing urban-rural migration, but rather at improving the quality of life in urban areas.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural youth to start their own businesses?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

  2. National Rural Livelihood Mission

  3. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

  4. Smart Cities Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana provides financial assistance to rural youth to start their own businesses.

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