WAEC Economics 1991 (August) Question 20

Question 20

Population

Which of the following is not a reason why people migrate from one place to another?

  1. A.To find jobs and improve their standard of living
  2. B.To live in a more suitable climate
  3. C.For the sake of change and adventure
  4. D.To escape from a religious, political or social situation in a country
  5. E.To buy foreign goods for sale in their country.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (To buy foreign goods for sale in their country.)

Explanation

Buying goods for resale is trade, not a reason to move home; the others are common causes of migration.