What is the percentage of migrants in the population of India?

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19%

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37%

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48%

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Solution

The correct option is C 37%
As per the Census, India had 45.6 crore migrants in 2011 (38% of the population) compared to 31.5 crore migrants in 2001 (31% of the population). Between 2001 and 2011, while population grew by 18%, the number of migrants increased by 45%.

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