Which one of the following is a pull factor of migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Pleasant climate
A push factor is a problem at home that pushes people out of the place of origin. A pull factor is an attraction that pulls people towards the place of destination.
Option (1) Unemployment — Incorrect. A push factor. When there is no work at home, people leave to look for jobs elsewhere.
Option (2) Poor living conditions — Incorrect. A push factor. Bad housing, water or health services make people want to leave. Better living conditions at the new place would be the pull factor.
Option (3) Political turmoil — Incorrect. A push factor. Unrest and insecurity drive people away. Peace and stability at the new place pull them in.
Option (4) Pleasant climate — Correct. A pull factor. A good climate makes the new place more attractive. Its opposite, an unpleasant climate at home, is a push factor.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 02-07-2023 (Slot 3), 08-06-2023 (Slot 3) and 02-06-2023 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “Migration … People migrate for a better economic and social life. There are two sets of factors that influence migration. 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.” |