Question

Consider the following statements about the religious composition of Kerala’s migrants:

1. Muslims form the largest share of international emigrants from Kerala.

2. Hindus dominate out-migration within India.

3. Christian households have the lowest emigration rate among all religious groups in Kerala.

• 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

• Muslims make up 44.3% of emigrants abroad, Hindus are the largest group in out-migration within India (64.6%). But Hindus, not Christians, have the lowest emigration rate per 100 households (18.1 vs. Muslims 59.1, Christians 29.0).