Question

Consider the following statements about return migration in Kerala:

1. Returnees increased from 1.2 million in 2018 to 1.8 million in 2023.

2. One major reason for return migration was the economic disruptions caused by COVID-19.

3. The largest share of returnees came back from Saudi Arabia.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

• Both the rise in returnees and COVID-19 as a cause are correct. However, the UAE (not Saudi Arabia) accounted for the highest share of returnees (≈36%).