Question

Consider the following statements regarding Kerala’s emigration trends:

1. The total number of emigrants from Kerala remained largely stable between 2018 and 2023.

2. Over 90% of Kerala’s emigrants are concentrated in Gulf countries.

3. Saudi Arabia hosts the largest share of Kerala’s emigrants.

• 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

• Kerala’s emigrants were about 2.1 million in 2018 and 2.2 million in 2023 (stable). Over 90% settle in Gulf countries, but UAE (≈40%) has the largest share, not Saudi Arabia.