Which of the following points about push factors of people migration are correct?
A. Political Turmoil
B. Better job opportunities
C. Unemployment
D. Economic backwardness
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, C, D only
Push factors are problems at the place of origin that push people out. Pull factors are attractions at the place of destination that pull people in.
(A) Political Turmoil — Correct. Unrest and conflict make life unsafe at home, so people leave.
(B) Better job opportunities — Incorrect. Better jobs attract people to a new place. This is a pull factor, not a push factor.
(C) Unemployment — Correct. When there is no work at home, people leave to look for jobs elsewhere.
(D) Economic backwardness — Correct. Poverty and socio-economic backwardness make the place of origin less attractive.
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.” |