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Q85 (CDS-I/2020) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Population geography India Answer Verified

Which one of the following is the biggest cause of the incidence of migration of female persons in India?

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In India, marriage is the predominant cause of female migration. According to Census data and various studies, marriage accounts for approximately 72% of total female migration. While male migration is primarily driven by economic factors like employment, female migration is largely social and family-related [1]. Specifically, marriage is the primary reason for 91% of rural female migrations and 61% of urban female migrations. Although there is a rising trend of women migrating for employment and education in recent years, especially to mega-cities, marriage remains the single most important factor behind female mobility across both intrastate and inter-state streams [1]. Other factors such as education, business, and employment contribute significantly less to the overall volume of female migration compared to the social custom of patrilocal residence after marriage [1].

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Setting > Internal Migration in India > p. 108
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