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Question 59

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With reference to World Development Report, consider the following statements and identify the correct statements.

1. According to the report, Indians who migrate to another country for work experience a 120% increase in income, compared to a 40% rise in the case of internal migration.

2. Remittances have increased to countries with a large migrant population, including India, Mexico, China, and the Philippines. India received the highest ever foreign inward remittances of USD 89,127 million in FY 2021 - 22.

3. Migration issues are becoming even more widespread and urgent due to severe divergences between and within countries.

4. Less than half of the global migrant population, about 43% , live in low- and middle-income countries.

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

1 and 3

b.

1,2 and 3

c.

2,3 and 4

d.

All a., b. and c. are correct

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Question 60

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Consider the following facts about State of World Population Report by UNFPA in 2023 and identify the incorrect statement (s) .

1. The report estimates that India՚s population will reach 1.4286 billion, surpassing China՚s 1.4257 billion by July 2023.

2. Population growth in India and China has been slowing, despite the two countries accounting for over one-third of the world՚s population.

3. The report states that more than half of the projected increase in global population up to 2050 will be concentrated in six countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan.

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

1 and 2

b.

1 and 3

c.

1 only

d.

Question does not provide sufficient data or is vague

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