In each of the following questions, a statement labeled Assertion (A) is given, followed by a statement labeled Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Migrants who enter a new country or region are called immigrants.
Reason (R): Emigrants are people who leave their country to settle elsewhere.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. To understand this process fully, we use two specific terms based on the point of view of the country involved:
Immigration (In-migration): This occurs when people move into a new country to settle. From the perspective of the destination country, these people are "Immigrants."
Emigration (Out-migration): This occurs when people leave their home country. From the perspective of the country of origin, these people are "Emigrants."
The reason (R) explains the assertion (A) because the concept of "coming in" (Immigration) is the logical counterpart to "going out" (Emigration). One cannot happen without the other in international movement.
Additional Facts
Net Migration: This is the difference between the number of immigrants and the number of emigrants in a country.
Push Factors: These are negative reasons that force people to leave (Emigrate), such as war, poverty, or lack of jobs.
Pull Factors: These are positive reasons that attract people to a new country (Immigrate), such as better wages, safety, or education.
Brain Drain: A specific type of emigration where highly skilled or educated individuals leave their home country for better opportunities abroad.
Demographic Impact: Immigration increases the population of the host country, while emigration decreases the population of the home country.
Potential Exam Questions & Answer :
Q: In demographic studies, what formula is used to calculate the "Net Migration" of a region?
Answer: Net Migration = Number of Immigrants - Number of Emigrants.
Q: If a country has a higher number of emigrants than immigrants, what will be the effect on its "Net Migration" rate?
Answer: The country will have a negative Net Migration rate (Net migration loss).