Question

Complete the table, which shows the impact of migration on the population. One is solved as example.

Sr. No.	Type of migration	Positive effects	Negative effects
1	International migration	Employment is available to migrants. Improves their financial status.	Resources are affected. Sometimes, they might be sent back to their original country.
2	Internal migration
a	Rural to urban migration
b	Urban to rural migration
c	Rural to rural migration
d	Urban to urban migration
3	Seasonal / temporary migration

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Type of migration	Positive effects	Negative effects
1	International migration	Employment is available to migrants. Improves their financial status.	Resources are affected. Sometimes, they might be sent back to their original country.
2	Internal migration	Helps people get better jobs, education and living conditions within the country.	Creates pressure on housing, transport and other facilities in destination areas.
a	Rural to urban migration	Provides better employment, education and medical facilities.	Causes overcrowding, slums, traffic and pressure on urban resources.
b	Urban to rural migration	Reduces pressure on cities and may help development of rural areas.	Migrants may get fewer job opportunities and limited facilities in rural areas.
c	Rural to rural migration	Provides seasonal work and better agricultural opportunities.	May cause shortage of labour in the place of origin.
d	Urban to urban migration	Provides better jobs, business opportunities and higher income.	Increases pressure on housing, transport and services in large cities.
3	Seasonal / temporary migration	Provides employment and extra income for a short period.	Family life and education of children may be disturbed; employment is not permanent.