Migration - Questions & Answers

Question 1What is the definition of migration?

Question 2Which of the following activities is NOT considered migration?

Question 3Where did the earliest known human migrations originate?

Question 4What climatic event allowed early humans to colonise other continents in stages?

Question 5Factors that cause people to leave a place are known as:

Question 6Factors that draw migrants towards a new place are known as:

Question 7Which of the following is a 'Push Factor' for migration?

Question 8Which of the following is a 'Pull Factor' for migration?

Question 9What is 'Emigration'?

Question 10What do we call a person who moves into a place other than their place of origin?

Question 11Migration that takes place within the boundaries of a country is called:

Question 12People migrating from rural areas to urban areas usually seek:

Question 13Which Indian cities are mentioned as metros that attract migrants from rural areas?

Question 14Why might people migrate from urban areas to rural areas?

Question 15Rural to rural migration often occurs for which reason?

Question 16Which type of migration is often seasonal depending on the nature of work?

Question 17Gurugram (Gurgaon) and Noida are examples of what type of towns?

Question 18Chinatown, a result of immigration, is located in which US city mentioned in the text?

Question 19What is 'External Migration'?

Question 20Who are 'Legal Migrants'?

Question 21In the USA, legal immigrants who can work without restrictions are often called:

Question 22Which country is mentioned as a host for many migrant workers from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan?

Question 23What is a primary goal of 'Temporary Migrants' working in another country?

Question 24Who are 'Irregular Migrants'?

Question 25From which country does the USA have a significant number of irregular immigrants?

Question 26From which country does India have a significant population of irregular immigrants?

Question 27What defines a 'Refugee'?

Question 28The war in which country is mentioned as a recent cause for many people fleeing to Turkey and Europe?

Question 29Which of these was a major mass migration in the 20th century?

Question 30The partition of India caused mass migration between India and which other countries?

Question 31Under the Taliban regime, people migrated out of which country?

Question 32What is an economic advantage of emigration for the 'Parent Country'?

Question 33How does emigration affect employment in the parent country?

Question 34What is a negative social impact of emigration on the parent country?

Question 35What happens when young people emigrate from a country?

Question 36What is 'Brain Drain'?

Question 37Which term is synonymous with 'Brain Drain'?

Question 38Countries that receive highly skilled migrants experience:

Question 39Which of the following is an example of a country experiencing 'Brain Gain'?

Question 40When did Brain Drain start in India according to the text?

Question 41Why did Indian professionals migrate in the 1950s?

Question 42Which of the following is a Push Factor for Brain Drain?

Question 43Which of the following is a Pull Factor for Brain Drain?

Question 44What is a negative economic impact of brain drain on the parent country?

Question 45What is 'Reverse Brain Drain'?

Question 46Which of the following helps to curb (stop) brain drain?

Question 47What is the 'Host Country'?

Question 48What is the 'Parent Country'?

Question 49Money sent in by migrants from the host country to the parent country is called:

Question 50Which of the following is a disadvantage of immigration for the host country?

Statement 1Migration is the movement of people with the intention of settling down temporarily or permanently.

Statement 2Tourism is a form of migration.

Statement 3Commuting daily for work is considered migration.

Statement 4The earliest known human migrations occurred when early humans moved out of Africa.

Statement 5The retreating Ice Age hindered early humans from colonising other continents.

Statement 6Push factors are conditions that draw migrants towards a new place.

Statement 7Natural disasters like earthquakes and floods are examples of push factors.

Statement 8Better employment opportunities are considered a pull factor.

Statement 9Political instability is a pull factor for migration.

Statement 10Better medical care is a push factor.

Statement 11Emigration is the act of permanently moving out of one place.

Statement 12People who move into a new place are called emigrants.

Statement 13Internal migration takes place within the boundaries of a country.

Statement 14People migrate from rural to urban areas primarily for better agricultural land.

Statement 15In India, cities like Mumbai and Delhi attract migrants from rural areas.

Statement 16People migrate from urban to rural areas to escape pollution and lack of space.

Statement 17Rural to rural migration is always permanent.

Statement 18Migration between rural areas is often for more fertile land.

Statement 19Gurugram (Gurgaon) is a satellite town of Mumbai.

Statement 20Satellite towns function independently near larger cities.

Statement 21External migration involves moving across international borders.

Statement 22Legal migrants are those who enter a country without valid documentation.

Statement 23In the USA, Lawful Permanent Residents can work without restrictions.

Statement 24Temporary migrants usually intend to become citizens of the host country.

Statement 25The UAE hosts many migrant workers from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Statement 26Most countries have policies that discourage highly skilled workers from entering.

Statement 27Migration to join family members usually involves spouses and children.

Statement 28Irregular migrants are also known as illegal migrants.

Statement 29The USA has a significant number of irregular immigrants from Canada.

Statement 30India has a significant population of irregular immigrants from Bangladesh.

Statement 31Refugees are migrants who leave their country voluntarily for better pay.

Statement 32The war in Syria forced many people to flee to Turkey and Europe.

Statement 33Mass migration of Jewish people occurred during and after World War II.

Statement 34The Partition of India led to migration between India and Sri Lanka.

Statement 35The Taliban regime caused mass migration out of Afghanistan.

Statement 36Emigration increases the pressure on resources in the parent country.

Statement 37Remittances sent by migrants help boost the economy of the parent country.

Statement 38Emigration can make the job market in the parent country less competitive.

Statement 39The loss of skilled workers is a benefit for the parent country.

Statement 40Large-scale emigration of working-age people increases the proportion of dependants in the parent country.

Statement 41When young people emigrate, the market size in the parent country decreases.

Statement 42Developed countries generally receive fewer immigrants than developing countries.

Statement 43Highly skilled immigrants contribute to the economic progress of the host country.

Statement 44Unskilled immigrants usually demand higher wages than local workers.

Statement 45A large number of immigrants can strain the infrastructure of the host country.

Statement 46Sending earnings back to the parent country causes money to flow out of the host country's economy.

Statement 47Cultural differences between immigrants and locals never lead to conflict.

Statement 48Immigrants are sometimes vulnerable to exploitation and unfair treatment.

Statement 49Brain drain is also known as human capital flight.

Statement 50Brain drain mainly affects developed countries.

Question 1______ is the movement of people from their place of origin to another with the intention of settling down temporarily or permanently.

Question 2Migration is different from tourism or commuting because it is undertaken with the intention of ______ in a new place.

Question 3The earliest known human migrations occurred when early humans moved out of ______ millions of years ago.

Question 4Early human migrations occurred in several waves, aided by the retreating ______.

Question 5Early humans migrated mainly in search of food and in response to ______ changes.

Question 6Factors that cause people to leave a place are called ______ factors.

Question 7Factors that draw migrants towards a place are called ______ factors.

Question 8Natural disasters like earthquakes or floods are examples of ______ factors for migration.

Question 9Better opportunities for education and employment are examples of ______ factors.

Question 10Political and economic instability in a country acts as a ______ factor for migration.

Question 11______ is the act of permanently moving out of one place.

Question 12______ is the act of permanently moving to a place other than that of one's origin.

Question 13Migration that takes place within the boundaries of a country is called ______ migration.

Question 14People migrate from rural to urban areas primarily for access to better ______ opportunities.

Question 15In India, metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and ______ attract many migrants from rural areas.

Question 16People sometimes migrate from urban to rural areas to get away from problems such as ______ and lack of space.

Question 17Migration between rural areas often occurs in search of more ______ land.

Question 18Rural-to-rural migration may be ______ or permanent depending on the nature of work.

Question 19People migrate from urban to urban areas largely for better opportunities in ______ and employment.

Question 20Smaller metropolitan areas located near larger cities that function independently are called ______ towns.

Question 21Gurugram and ______ are examples of satellite towns near Delhi.

Question 22______ migration occurs when people move across international borders to settle in another country.

Question 23______ migrants are people who have been granted the right of entry by the government of the country they are moving into.

Question 24In the USA, legal immigrants are often referred to as Lawful ______ Residents.

Question 25Temporary migrants often save a part of their earnings to send it back home to their families as ______.

Question 26The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosts many migrant workers from India, Pakistan, and ______.

Question 27Most countries have policies that aim to attract ______ skilled workers.

Question 28Migrants who move to join family members are generally spouses, children, or other ______.

Question 29______ migrants are immigrants who live in a country without valid documentation.

Question 30The USA has a significant number of irregular immigrants from ______.

Question 31India has a significant population of irregular immigrants from countries such as ______.

Question 32______ are migrants forced to leave their country owing to threats to their lives, freedom, or security.

Question 33Refugees may be forced to leave for political, religious, or ______ reasons.

Question 34In recent times, the war in ______ has forced many people to flee to Turkey and Europe.

Question 35Mass migrations of Jewish people occurred from various parts of Europe during and after the ______ World War.

Question 36Mass migrations took place between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh during the ______.

Question 37Migrations out of Afghanistan occurred under the ______ regime.

Question 38A specific area in San Francisco dominated by Chinese immigrants is called ______.

Question 39The USA built a fence along its border with Mexico to prevent ______ migrations.

Question 40One advantage of emigration for the parent country is less pressure on ______ such as food and water.

Question 41Money sent in by migrants, known as remittances, helps boost the ______ of the parent country.

Question 42Availability of employment increases in the parent country as the job market becomes less ______ due to emigration.

Question 43A disadvantage of emigration is the loss of educated and ______ workers.

Question 44Large-scale emigration of the working-age population increases the proportion of ______ in the parent country.

Question 45Emigration can lead to the separation of family members, which may impact mental health and the upbringing of ______.

Question 46When young people emigrate, the market size in the parent country decreases because they are major ______.

Question 47Developed countries generally receive more ______ than developing countries.

Question 48Highly skilled migrants contribute their knowledge and skills to the progress of the ______ country.

Question 49Unskilled immigrants are often willing to work for ______ pay than the local workforce.

Question 50Immigrants are often willing to take up jobs that local people are ______ to do.

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