Trends and impact of migration

Rahul used to live in Delhi with his parents. Rahul's father started a new business in Bangalore, Hence, Rahul's family shifted to Bangalore. Which type of Migration is this ?

• Seasonal Migration

• Forced Migration

• Voluntary Migration

Read the given case study carefully and answer the questions that follows: The Migration of the Lopez Family

The Lopez family lived in a small village in Mexico. Due to a lack of jobs and opportunities in their village, they decided to move to a big city in the United States where Mr. Lopez could find work. They hoped that moving to the city would give their children better education and health care.

Why did the Lopez family decide to move to the United States?

• They wanted to go on a vacation.

• They wanted better job opportunities.

• They wanted to live closer to their relatives.

• They liked the weather in the United States.

What is one of the reasons the Lopez family hoped for better opportunities in the city?

• More jobs available

• Better food

• More festivals

• Bigger houses

What type of migration is the Lopez family’s move an example of?

• International migration

• Internal migration

• Seasonal migration

• Forced migration

Read the given data carefully and answer the following questions:

Data on Migration Trends

Global Migration Patterns (2015-2024)

• 2015: 244 million people migrated worldwide.

• 2017: 258 million people migrated worldwide.

• 2019: 272 million people migrated worldwide.

• 2022: 281 million people migrated worldwide.

• 2024: 290 million people are projected to migrate worldwide.

What trend do you notice in global migration from 2015 to 2024?

• The number of migrants decreased.

• The number of migrants stayed the same.

• The number of migrants increased.

• There is no clear pattern.

Based on the data, how many people are projected to migrate worldwide in 2024?

• 244 million

• 272 million

• 290 million

• 258 million

Migration and Its Impact on Communities

When people move from rural areas to cities, they often leave behind their homes and friends. The city may offer more jobs, schools, and healthcare, but it can also be crowded and expensive. Some migrants find it hard to adjust to city life, while others thrive.

What is one possible challenge migrants might face when moving to a city?

• Finding a new home

• Meeting new friends

• Enjoying new foods

• Learning a new language

What is one possible benefit for migrants who move to cities?

• Fewer jobs

• Better access to healthcare

• Less crowded spaces

• • Less expensive living

How can migration impact the community that people leave behind?

• The community becomes more crowded.

• The community may lose workers and families.

• The community gets more schools.

• The community becomes richer.

Read the given case study carefully and answer the questions:

Case Study: The Perez Family’s Seasonal Migration

The Perez family lives in a farming village in India. Every year, during the dry season, they move to a nearby city to find work. They work in the city for several months and then return to their village when the rainy season begins, so they can plant crops.

What type of migration does the Perez family engage in?

• International migration

• Seasonal migration

• Permanent migration

• Forced migration