Which of the following is a cause for Migration of unskilled workers?

Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a) Poverty

Migration of unskilled workers often occurs due to economic reasons, and poverty is a key driver. People migrate from rural to urban areas or from one region to another in search of better job opportunities, higher wages, and improved living conditions.

Information Booster:

Types of Migration:

• Rural to Urban Migration: The most common type for unskilled workers, seeking jobs in cities.
• Seasonal Migration: Workers migrate temporarily for agricultural or industrial jobs.
• International Migration: For low-skilled jobs in countries with labor shortages.

Government Initiatives in India:

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005: Aims to employ in rural areas to reduce migration.
• Skill India Mission, 2015: Seeks to upskill workers to improve their employability.