Policies to Address Urban-Rural Migration in India

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Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to 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. Availability of affordable housing in urban areas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of employment opportunities, better educational and healthcare facilities, and improved infrastructure are the major factors contributing to urban-rural migration in India. Availability of affordable housing is not a major factor.

Which of the following policies was launched by the Government of India in 2006 to address urban-rural migration?

  1. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

  3. Bharat Nirman Yojana (BNY)

  4. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGA) was launched in 2006 to provide employment opportunities to rural households and reduce migration to urban areas.

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

  1. To provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages in rural areas

  2. To improve the quality of existing roads in rural areas

  3. To construct new bridges and culverts in rural areas

  4. To promote rural tourism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages in rural areas.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Bharat Nirman Yojana (BNY)?

  1. Rural electrification

  2. Irrigation

  3. Housing

  4. Drinking water supply


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rural electrification, irrigation, drinking water supply, and roads are the components of the Bharat Nirman Yojana (BNY). Housing is not a component of this scheme.

What is the main objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)?

  1. To make India open defecation free

  2. To improve sanitation and hygiene in rural areas

  3. To provide safe drinking water to rural households

  4. To promote rural tourism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is to make India open defecation free.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in implementing policies to address urban-rural migration in India?

  1. Lack of coordination between different government agencies

  2. Insufficient financial resources

  3. Lack of political will

  4. Lack of awareness among rural population


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of coordination between different government agencies, insufficient financial resources, and lack of political will are the challenges in implementing policies to address urban-rural migration in India. Lack of awareness among rural population is not a challenge.

What is the need for policies to address urban-rural migration in India?

  1. To reduce the pressure on urban infrastructure and services

  2. To improve the quality of life in rural areas

  3. To promote balanced regional development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Policies to address urban-rural migration in India are needed to reduce the pressure on urban infrastructure and services, improve the quality of life in rural areas, and promote balanced regional development.

Which of the following is NOT a positive impact of urban-rural migration?

  1. Increased remittances to rural areas

  2. Transfer of skills and knowledge from urban to rural areas

  3. Reduced pressure on rural resources

  4. Improved agricultural productivity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased remittances to rural areas, transfer of skills and knowledge from urban to rural areas, and improved agricultural productivity are the positive impacts of urban-rural migration. Reduced pressure on rural resources is not a positive impact.

Which of the following is NOT a negative impact of urban-rural migration?

  1. Increased unemployment in urban areas

  2. Overcrowding and slums in urban areas

  3. Increased pollution in urban areas

  4. Improved healthcare facilities in rural areas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased unemployment in urban areas, overcrowding and slums in urban areas, and increased pollution in urban areas are the negative impacts of urban-rural migration. Improved healthcare facilities in rural areas is not a negative impact.

What is the role of the private sector in addressing urban-rural migration in India?

  1. To create employment opportunities in rural areas

  2. To invest in rural infrastructure

  3. To provide social services in rural areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The private sector can play a significant role in addressing urban-rural migration in India by creating employment opportunities in rural areas, investing in rural infrastructure, and providing social services in rural areas.

What is the role of the government in addressing urban-rural migration in India?

  1. To formulate and implement policies to address urban-rural migration

  2. To provide financial assistance to rural areas

  3. To create employment opportunities in rural areas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government has a crucial role to play in addressing urban-rural migration in India by formulating and implementing policies, providing financial assistance to rural areas, and creating employment opportunities in rural areas.

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for addressing urban-rural migration in India?

  1. Promoting rural development

  2. Improving urban infrastructure and services

  3. Discouraging migration from rural to urban areas

  4. Encouraging migration from urban to rural areas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Promoting rural development, improving urban infrastructure and services, and encouraging migration from urban to rural areas are suggestions for addressing urban-rural migration in India. Discouraging migration from rural to urban areas is not a suggestion.

What is the significance of addressing urban-rural migration in India?

  1. To achieve sustainable development

  2. To reduce regional disparities

  3. To improve the quality of life of rural population

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Addressing urban-rural migration in India is significant for achieving sustainable development, reducing regional disparities, and improving the quality of life of rural population.

Which of the following is NOT a policy measure to address urban-rural migration in India?

  1. Providing financial incentives to rural migrants to return to their villages

  2. Creating employment opportunities in rural areas

  3. Improving rural infrastructure and services

  4. Imposing restrictions on migration from rural to urban areas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Providing financial incentives to rural migrants to return to their villages, creating employment opportunities in rural areas, and improving rural infrastructure and services are policy measures to address urban-rural migration in India. Imposing restrictions on migration from rural to urban areas is not a policy measure.

What is the future of urban-rural migration in India?

  1. It is expected to continue in the coming years

  2. It is expected to decline in the coming years

  3. It is expected to remain stable in the coming years

  4. It is difficult to predict


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of urban-rural migration in India is difficult to predict as it depends on a number of factors, including economic conditions, government policies, and social and cultural changes.

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