Question

Consider the following statements.
(a) Migration is the movement of people across the regions and territories.
(b) The rural-urban migration has resulted in a decline in the percentage of the population in cities.
(c) Migration can be internal as well as external.
(d) Migration is the important determinant of population change.
Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. (a) and (d)
• B. (a), (c) and (d)
• C. (b) and (c)
• D. (b), (c) and (d)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(a) and (d)

Migration is the movement of organisms across the regions and territories. It has resulted in a steady increase in the percentage of organisms in that regions. Migration causes population change due to genetic drift, gene flow etc. Thus, the correct answer is option A.