Question

Consider the following statements about female migration from Kerala:

1. The proportion of female emigrants rose from 15.8% in 2018 to 19.1% in 2023.

2. Most female emigrants move to Gulf countries, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

3. A majority of female migrants are better educated than male migrants.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 and 3 only

• Female emigrants increased to 19.1%, and 71.5% of them have degrees vs. 34.7% of men. However, new trends show female migration shifting away from GCC to Europe/West, not mainly Gulf anymore.