Which of the following is a pull factor for migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Availability of many private and government offices.
A push factor is a problem at home that pushes people out of the place of origin. A pull factor is an attraction that draws people to the place of destination.
Option (1) Occurrence of landslides — Incorrect. A push factor. Landslides are a natural disaster; they make the home area unsafe, so people leave.
Option (2) Severe drought condition — Incorrect. A push factor. Drought ruins farms and water supply, and people move away in search of a living.
Option (3) Political instability — Incorrect. A push factor. It is the political turmoil that drives people away. Peace and stability at a new place would pull them in.
Option (4) Availability of many private and government offices. — Correct. A pull factor. Many offices mean many jobs, and better job opportunities at the new place attract migrants.
NCERT (2026-27): “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.” |