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Mention the two factors responsible for migration.

Answer

The factors are:


(i) Push - Most migrations have been from rural to urban areas because of the “push” factor in rural areas.

(ii) Pull - These are adverse conditions of poverty and unemployment in the rural areas and the “pull” of the city in terms of increased employment opportunities and better living conditions.

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