Question

What are the different types of migration? Explain.

Answer 1

Based on the movement associated with administrative limits.

• Internal Migration:

1. The movement of people within a country is known as internal migration.
2. Further internal migration is classified into four types. They are,
   • Rural to Urban migration
   • Urban to Urban migration
   • Rural to Rural migration and
   • Urban to Rural migration

• International Migration:
  Migration that occurs across the national boundaries are known as international migration.

Based on the Willingness of the migrants for migration:

• Voluntary migration:
  If the migration takes place on perspus free will, initiative, and desire to live in a better place.
• Involuntary migration:
  If the migration takes place against the will of migrants is known as involuntary migration.

Based on the duration of stay of migrants in the place of destination:

• Short term migration:
  The migrants stay outside only for a short duration before returning to the place of origin.
• Long term migration:
  The migrants stay outside at least for a few years.
•  Seasonal migration:

1. Usually, a group of people migrates from their native places during a particular season and return after the end of that season.
2. Transhumance is an another example of seasonal migration.