Question

    As per the Census 2011, the total number of internal

    migrants in India is _________.
    A 200 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 350 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 400 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 450 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 600 million Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The number of internal migrants in India was 450 million as per the most recent 2011 census. This is an increase of 45% over the 309 million recorded in 2001. This far exceeds the population growth rate of 18% across 2001-2011. Internal migrants as percentage of population increased from 30% in 2001 to 37% in 2011.

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