Identify the push factors of migration from the following:
(a) Unemployment
(b) Political turmoil
(c) Peace and Stability
(d) Socio-economic backwardness
(e) Security of life and property
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (a), (b), (d) only
People migrate for a better economic and social life. Push factors are problems at the place of origin that make people leave it. Pull factors are attractions at the place of destination that draw people to it.
(a) Unemployment — Correct. When there is no work at home, people leave to look for jobs elsewhere. So it is a push factor.
(b) Political turmoil — Correct. Political turmoil makes the place of origin less attractive, so it is a push factor.
(c) Peace and Stability — Incorrect. Peace and stability make a new place attractive. They draw people in, so they are a pull factor.
(d) Socio-economic backwardness — Correct. A backward area gives few chances to improve life, so people leave it. It is a push factor.
(e) Security of life and property — Incorrect. People move to places where their life and property are safe. This safety is a pull factor.
Note: The same question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 20-06-2023 (Slot 1).
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.” |