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Given below is a statement followed by two possible reasons numbered I and II. Read the statement carefully and decide which of the two explain(s) the event/observation/information given in the statement. Statement - The movement of a person or people from one country, locality, place of residence to settle in another country, locality, place of residence is known as migration. Reasons: I. Some person or people migrate in search of work or economic opportunities, to join family, or to study. Others migrate to escape conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violations. II. Some person or people migrate in response to the adverse effects of climate change, natural disasters, or other environmental factors.
Only I is a possible reason.
Only II is a possible reason.
Neither I nor II is a possible reason.
Both I and II are possible reasons.
Both I and II are possible reasons.
The statement defines migration as the physical movement of people to settle elsewhere. Reasons I and II are both examples of common factors (social/political and environmental) that cause such movement, thus they both support the concept.
The statement defines migration as the physical movement of people to settle elsewhere. Reasons I and II are both examples of common factors (social/political and environmental) that cause such movement, thus they both support the concept.
Analyze the Statement
The statement defines 'migration' generally as the movement of people from one place to another to settle. It describes the phenomenon, not the specific cause.
Evaluate Reason I
Reason I lists push and pull factors like economic necessity, education, and safety. These are widely recognized primary drivers of migration.
Evaluate Reason II
Reason II lists environmental factors like climate change and disasters. These are also well-documented causes for forced or voluntary migration.
Conclusion
Since both sets of reasons explain 'why' a person might choose or be forced to migrate, both are valid explanations for the event defined in the statement.
A: Incorrect as it ignores the validity of environmental factors. B: Incorrect as it ignores social/economic factors. C: Incorrect because both reasons provide valid context for the phenomenon of migration.
D is correct because both Reason I (social/economic) and Reason II (environmental) provide legitimate, documented justifications for why migration occurs.
In reasoning questions asking for 'possible reasons' for a definition, always check if the reasons are sub-sets or common examples of the defined term. If they are logically consistent with the definition, they are likely correct.