Topic Migration
Asked 5 times across 4 UPSC exams over 1 years (2020–2021), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 5 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 2 years (2020–2021)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2020 → CAPF 2021 → CISF 2021 → GEO 2021
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 5) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2021
Which one of the following is a pull factor for migration?
- A Natural disaster
- B High wage ✓
- C Housing shortage
- D Low income
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Population & Settlement
CISF2021
Which one among the following is the most important reason for female migration in India ?
- A Work/Employment
- B Marriage ✓
- C Education
- D Business
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Population & Settlement
GEO2021
Which one of the following statements with regard to the World Immigration Report, 2020 prepared by the United Nations is NOT correct?
- A India had the largest number of migrants living abroad
- B United States was the top destination country
- C United States was the top remittance-sending country
- D China was the top remittance recipient country
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
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