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Question

Which of the following is the most direct result of rural-urban migration?

  1. Increase in agricultural productivity
  2. Decrease in urban population density
  3. Potential increase in disguised unemployment in agriculture
  4. Balanced regional development

Answer:

Option C: Potential increase in disguised unemployment in agriculture

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Potential increase in disguised unemployment in agriculture”.

Rural-urban migration often leads to a decrease in the agricultural workforce, potentially increasing disguised unemployment among those remaining in agriculture.