Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Ravenstein's Law of Migration?

1. The volume of migration increases with distance.
2. Every major current of migration generates a compensating counter-stream.
3. Among short journey migrants, females appear to predominate.

Select the correct code from the options given below:
Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: Ravenstein was the first to postulate, laws of migration in 1885. He emphasised that the economic motives have generally been the dominant factor leading to migration.
Ravenstein's Laws of Migration:
The volume of migration decreases with distance.
Migration takes place in stages
Every major current of migration generates a compensating counter-stream.
The tendency to migrate is less in people living in towns compared to rural population.
Among short journey migrants, females appear to predominate.

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