Question

Match the Migration Type with the Reason (Census 2011): 

Migration Stream	Dominant Reason
A. Rural to Urban (Male)	1. Marriage
B. Rural to Rural (Female)	2. Work / Employment
C. Urban to Urban	3. Better Opportunities / Business
D. Urban to Rural	4. Retirement / Health

• A. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
• B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
• C. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
• D. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

Hint:

In the Indian context, if you see "Female" and "Migration" together, the reason is almost always "Marriage" (over 65% of cases). Conversely, "Male" migration is overwhelmingly linked to "Employment." This distinction helps solve most migration questions quickly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Migration in India is largely driven by socio-economic factors. According to the 2011 Census, the reasons for migration differ significantly between genders and between different spatial streams (rural-urban).

Step 1: Analyze the migration streams and dominant reasons.

• A. Rural to Urban (Male): This is primarily a "pull" factor migration where men move from villages to cities in search of Work/Employment (2).
• B. Rural to Rural (Female): This is the most common form of migration in India, almost entirely driven by Marriage (1) due to the social custom of patrilocality.
• C. Urban to Urban: People already living in urban areas often move to other urban areas seeking Better opportunities/Business (3) or professional growth.
• D. Urban to Rural: This "reverse migration" is often associated with people returning to their home villages post-career for Retirement/Health (4) or due to the high cost of living in cities.

Step 2: Conclusion.
By matching the pairs: \[ A \rightarrow 2, \, B \rightarrow 1, \, C \rightarrow 3, \, D \rightarrow 4 \] This aligns perfectly with Option A.