Which one out of the following is not a push factor of migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Suitable climatic condition
Push factors are problems at the place of origin that make people leave it. Pull factors are the attractions of the place of destination that draw people towards it.
Option (1) Unemployment — A push factor. When there is no work at home, people leave to look for jobs elsewhere.
Option (2) Epidemics — A push factor. The spread of disease makes the place of origin less attractive, so people move away.
Option (3) Suitable climatic condition — Not a push factor. A suitable (pleasant) climate makes a place more attractive. It draws people in, so it is a pull factor. Only an unpleasant climate is a push factor.
Option (4) Natural disasters — A push factor. Disasters make the place of origin unsafe, so people move out.
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.” |