Which of the following is not a push factor of people migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Pleasant Climate
Push factors make the place of origin less attractive and push people out. Pull factors make the place of destination more attractive and draw people in.
Option (1) Unemployment — A push factor. When there is no work at home, people leave to look for jobs elsewhere.
Option (2) Political turmoil — A push factor. Unrest and insecurity at home drive people away.
Option (3) Pleasant Climate — Not a push factor. A pleasant climate attracts people to a place, so it is a pull factor. It is the unpleasant climate that pushes people out.
Option (4) Poor living Conditions — A push factor. Poor housing and services make people want to leave.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 15-05-2025 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 08-06-2023 (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.” |