Question

Consider the following statements about economic impacts of migration on Kerala:

1. Remittances account for a significant share of Kerala’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).

2. Over two decades, the total number of migrants from Kerala rose by about 87%.

3. International remittances to Kerala increased by more than 500% between 2000 and 2024.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only (
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2 and 3

• All three are correct: Remittances are vital to GSDP, total migrants increased 87%, and remittances surged 549% (2000–2024).