Given below is a statement followed by two possible reasons numbered I and II. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the two explain(s) the event/observation/information given in the statement.
Statement: In India, large cities have attracted migrant population from across rural parts of the country. According to 2011 census, in India’s six largest metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad), approximately 48% of the residents were migrants.
Reasons:
I) Migration happens due to availability of better career and economic prospects in cities.
II) Migration happens because people like travelling and exploring new cities.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only I is a possible reason.
I) Migration happens due to availability of better career and economic prospects in cities - Possible (People often move from rural to urban areas primarily for better job opportunities, higher incomes, and improved living standards, which are more readily available in metropolitan areas.)
II) Migration happens because people like travelling and exploring new cities - Not Possible (Some individuals might migrate for the experience of travel and exploration but this is not a common or primary reason for large-scale migration patterns)