Which one among the following is the most important reason for female

Which one among the following is the most important reason for female migration in India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Work/Employment” option2=”Marriage” option3=”Education” option4=”Business” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021

The correct answer is Marriage.

Based on census data and various demographic studies in India, marriage is the predominant reason for female migration. Social and cultural norms often lead women to move to their husband’s residence or village after marriage.
While work/employment is a significant driver for male migration, it is a less frequent primary reason for female migration compared to marriage, especially in rural-to-rural migration streams which constitute a large portion of internal migration in India. Education and business are also reasons for migration but are less significant in overall numbers for female migration compared to marriage.

The 2011 Census of India data indicates that marriage accounted for the largest share (about 66%) of female migration in the country. Work/employment was the reason for only about 2% of female migrants. This pattern highlights the strong influence of social factors on migration decisions for women in India.

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