Which of the following is not a push factor of migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Pleasant climate
Push factors make the place of origin seem less attractive, so people leave it. Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive, so people move there.
Option (1) Poor living conditions — A push factor. Poor living conditions at home make people leave.
Option (2) Pleasant climate — Not a push factor. A pleasant climate draws people to a place, so it is a pull factor. The push factor is an unpleasant climate.
Option (3) Natural disasters — A push factor. Natural disasters make the place of origin less attractive, and people move out.
Option (4) Socio-economic backwardness — A push factor. A backward society and economy at home push people out.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 15-05-2025 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 02-07-2023 (Slot 3) and 02-06-2023 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “The Push factors make the place of origin seem less attractive for reasons like unemployment, poor living conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural disasters, epidemics and socio-economic backwardness.” “The Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin for reasons like better job opportunities and living conditions, peace and stability, security of life and property and pleasant climate.” |