Question

Distinguish between the following:

Out-migration and In-migration.

Explain any three differences between in-migration and out-migration, giving suitable examples.

Answer 1

Feature	Out-migration	In-migration
Meaning	Movement of people from a particular place or region.	Movement of people into a particular place or region.
Point of View	Considered from the origin of movement.	Considered from the destination of movement.
Impact on Area	Leads to a decrease in local population.	Leads to an increase in the local population.
Example:	A person moving from UP to Delhi is out-migrating from UP.	The same person is in-migrating into Delhi.
Associated Challenges	May cause depopulation and labor shortages.	May lead to overcrowding and pressure on services and jobs.