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Difficulty: EasyPopulation Migration Causes and Effects

In population geography, various social, economic, and environmental conditions influence the movement of individuals from rural settlements to urban centers. Which of the following represents a push factor that drives rural-to-urban migration?

  1. Lack of gainful employment opportunities and poor social infrastructure in rural villagesAnswer
  2. B
    Availability of modern health services and higher wages in urban industrial centers
  3. C
    Establishment of nucleated settlement clusters along major regional transport routes
  4. D
    A substantial decline in the economic dependency ratio of the rural origin region

Answer

Lack of gainful employment opportunities and poor social infrastructure in rural villages
The correct answer identifies negative conditions existing at the point of origin—specifically rural unemployment and inadequate infrastructure. In population migration, push factors are disadvantages of an origin area that motivate residents to move away.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define the geographical concept of a migration push factor.
A push factor is an unfavorable condition at a migrant's origin that forces or encourages them to relocate.
Distinguishing between push factors (negative origin aspects) and pull factors (positive destination attractions) is essential in population geography.
2
Evaluate the given choices against the definition.
Inadequate employment and poor infrastructure in rural villages represent negative origin conditions, correctly identifying a push factor.
Attractions at the city draw people in (pull factors), whereas hardships in villages force people out (push factors).

Key Concept

Push and Pull Factors of Migration
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Population Migration Causes and Effects

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