Question

What could be the possible reasons as to why every year a huge number of people shift to urban areas from rural areas?

• A. Urban areas have huge buildings.
• B. Better employment opportunities.
• C. For a better livelihood.
• D. Better physical and social infrastructure.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Better employment opportunities.
C For a better livelihood.

People migrate from rural to urban areas in search of better employment opportunities and livelihood. Existence of better social and physical infrastructure in urban areas is not a direct cause of migration of people from rural-urban areas.