Which of the following is an example of pull factor of migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Peace and stability
Option (1) Unemployment — Incorrect. Push factors make the place of origin seem less attractive. Lack of work at home drives people out of the place of origin, so it is a push factor.
Option (2) Peace and stability — Correct. Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin. Peace and stability at the destination draw people towards it, along with better jobs, security of life and property and a pleasant climate. It is a pull factor.
Option (3) Unpleasant Climate — Incorrect. An unpleasant climate makes people leave a place; it is a push factor. A pleasant climate would be the pull factor.
Option (4) Natural Disaster — Incorrect. Floods, droughts or earthquakes force people out of the place of origin, so a natural disaster is a push factor.
NCERT (2025-26): “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.” |