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In the context of Uttarakhand economic geography, how does the phenomenon of out-migration from rural hill districts primarily impact local labor markets?
A. It causes severe labor shortages for traditional terrace farming and creates ghost villages✓ Correct Answer
B. It completely eliminates the service sector in urban centers like Dehradun
C. It results in hyper-inflation of land prices across all high altitude peaks
D. It forces the complete industrialization of remote forest zones
💡 Solution & Explanation
Out-migration from the hill districts of Uttarakhand leads to a severe shortage of agricultural labor, leaving many remote settlements under-populated and termed as ghost villages. This migration is driven by limited local livelihood opportunities outside tourism and government jobs. Remittances sent back by migrants sustain many rural households, though agricultural productivity declines.
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