In 1964, a cyclone hit Dhanushkodi. This made life almost impossible for the people there. In 1965, Madhu's family moved to Chennai from Dhanushkodi. Now, Madhu and her family live in the outskirts of Chennai.
Which of the following is true?
A
Migration of Madhu's family was due to push factors.
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B
Migration of Madhu's family was due to pull factors.
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C
The moving of Madhu's family cannot be considered migration.
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D
The moving of Madhu's family can be considered migration.
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Solution
The correct option is D The moving of Madhu's family can be considered migration. This is an example of migration due to push factors. Push factors are those that push or force people out of a particular place. Madhu's family had no choice other than to leave their village for their survival.