UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

When people move from countryside villages to town and city areas,they are moving from rural to urban settlements. The stem describes young people leaving villages for jobs in cities,which fits this pattern exactly. Hence “rural to urban” migration is the correct term. It is a key driver of urbanisation.

Option A:
Seasonal migration refers to temporary movements that are reversed after a season,such as harvest or construction seasons. The question does not specify temporary or cyclical movement,so Option A is not precise.

Option B:
Rural to urban migration is often permanent or long term and changes the demographic structure of both origin and destination. This describes the flow mentioned in the stem accurately.

Option C:
Return migration occurs when migrants go back to their native place after some time in the destination area. The stem does not talk about returning,so Option C is not appropriate.

Option D:
Forced migration involves coercion due to conflict or disasters. The question mentions voluntary job-seeking migration,so Option D is incorrect.