General Studies · Assertion and Reason
Given below is a statement followed by two possible reasons numbered I and II. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the reasons explain(s) the event described. Statement: In India, large cities have attracted migrant populations from across rural parts of the country. According to the 2011 census, in India's six largest metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad), approximately 48% of the residents were migrants. Reasons: I) Migration happens due to the availability of better career and economic prospects in cities. II) Migration happens because people like travelling and exploring new cities.
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- 1Only II is a possible reason.
- 2Both I and II are possible reasons.
- 3Neither I nor II is a possible reason.
- 4Only I is a possible reason.✓
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Only I is a possible reason.
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