Identify the push factors of migration from the following:
A. Unemployment
B. Political turmoil
C. Peace and Stability
D. Socio-economic backwardness
E. Security of life and property
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A, B and D only
Note 1: NTA dropped this question from the official answer key. The question has been slightly modified so that it has a single correct answer. It is kept for the benefit of students, as it gives them an additional practice question.
A push factor is a problem at the place of origin that makes people leave it. A pull factor is an attraction at the place of destination that draws people to it.
A. Unemployment — Correct. A push factor. When there is no work at home, people leave to look for jobs elsewhere.
B. Political turmoil — Correct. A push factor. Unrest and fighting make the home area unsafe, so people move out.
C. Peace and Stability — Incorrect. A pull factor. People are drawn to a peaceful and stable place; peace does not push anyone out of their home.
D. Socio-economic backwardness — Correct. A push factor. A backward area offers few chances to improve life, so people leave it.
E. Security of life and property — Incorrect. A pull factor. People move to places where their life and property are safe.
Note 2: The same question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2022 on 16-07-2022 (Slot 1).
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.” |