Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion-(A) : In India, migration from rural to urban areas is the maximum. Reason-(R): Migration from rural to rural area is basically in women. Codes:

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A & R both are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. As per census 2001, rural to rural migration accounts for 53 mn in comparison to from rural to urban migration (20 mn). 64.9% of rural to rural migration is due to marriage, led by women/female. However basic reason for migration from rural to urban areas iss search for better opportunity. Hence, both A and R are correct but R is not a correct explanation of A

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion-(A) : In India, migration from rural to urban areas is the maximum. Reason-(R): Migration from rural to rural area is basically in women. Codes:

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