Which is a push factor for people's migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Unemployment
A push factor is a problem at the place of origin that pushes people out. A pull factor is an attraction at the place of destination that draws people in.
Option (1) Unemployment — Correct. When there is no work at home, people leave to look for jobs elsewhere.
Option (2) Peace and Stability — Incorrect. Peace and stability make a new place attractive, so they are a pull factor.
Option (3) Favourable climate — Incorrect. A pleasant climate at the destination draws people, so it is a pull factor. An unpleasant climate at home is the push factor.
Option (4) Better job facilities — Incorrect. Better job opportunities attract people to a new place, so they are a pull factor.
Note: This question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 24-05-2026 (Slot 2, same) and 15-05-2026 (Slot 1, similar), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 10-06-2023 (Slot 1, similar).
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.” |