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A number of youths migrate from villages to cities leaving their traditional occupation behind mainly for ___________.

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Food

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Entertainment

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Employment

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Employment
A number of youths migrate from rural areas to cities. The main reason behind this migration is better employment opportunities in urban areas. On the other hand, traditional occupation like agriculture has become more uncertain due to floods and droughts compelling people to choose jobs over agriculture.

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