Charge produced at end of an insulator rod using electric induction

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AakashPandita
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When a charged body is brought near one end of a rod, opposite charge is produced at the opposite end of the rod. This is written in my book.

Why is charge produced at only the opposite end?
 
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No, there is something wrong with your statement/understanding. Opposite charges attract each other.