Question

What is/are the primary driver(s) of urbanization in developing countries?

1. Natural increase of population and rural to urban migration
2. Employment opportunities and poor healthcare facilities
3. Urban lifestyle and lack of educational institutions in rural areas
4. Government policies and technological advancements

• A. 3 only
• B. 1 only
• C. 4 only
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 only

• Natural increase of population: It occurs when the number of births exceeds the number of deaths.

• Rural to urban migration: It is driven by pull factors (that attract people to urban areas) and push factors (that drive people away from the rural areas).

• Employment opportunities, educational institutions and urban lifestyle are the main pull factors.

• Poor living conditions, lack of educational and economic opportunities and poor health care facilities are the main push factors.