Migration Policies

Q. Point out what the government should focus on to control unregulated migration into cities.

i. Poverty reduction
ii. Rural development
iii. Redistribution of migrant streams
iv. Making laws that will restrict the entry of migrants

1. Only (i)
2. Both (i) and (ii)
3. (i), (ii) and (iii)
4. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Q. Choose the correct option.

Statement I: Policies on sustainable rural development and poverty reduction can reduce migration from rural areas to urban areas.
Statement II: Poverty is one of the main reasons for migration.

1. Both the statements are true.
2. Both the statements are false.
3. Statement I is true, but statement II is false.
4. Statement I is false, but statement II is true.

Q. Which among the following is not a right way to reduce the problems of migration?

1. Redirecting the migrant streams
2. Sustainable poverty reduction
3. Rural development
4. Restricting the freedom of movement

Q. Which of the following is false about unregulated migration into cities?

1. Leads to overcrowding
2. Boosts development of cities
3. Creates slums
4. Worsens spatial inequalities

Q. When development is more dispersed, problems like spatial inequalities and overcrowding can be prevented.

1. False
2. True