Question

According to the report of the Uttarakhand Migration Commission, which of the following districts has the maximum number of “Ghost Villages”?

  1. Haridwar
  2. Dehradun
  3. Udham Singh Nagar
  4. Pauri

Answer:

Option D: Pauri

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Pauri”.

The Uttarakhand Migration Commission was established to study migration trends and their impact on the state's demography and economy.

According to its findings, “Ghost Villages” refer to villages that have been completely depopulated due to out-migration, primarily from hill regions.

The district of Pauri Garhwal has been identified as having the highest number of ghost villages.