Identify the push factor of migration from following options.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Socio-economic backwardness
A push factor is a problem at the place of origin that pushes people out. A pull factor is an attraction of the destination that draws people in.
Option (1) Socio-economic backwardness — Correct. A backward place offers poor jobs, schools and services. People leave it in search of a better life, so it pushes them out.
Option (2) Better job opportunities — Incorrect. Good jobs at the destination attract people. This is a pull factor.
Option (3) Peace and stability — Incorrect. A peaceful and stable place draws people who fear unrest at home. This is a pull factor.
Option (4) Pleasant Climate — Incorrect. A pleasant climate makes the destination attractive. This is a pull factor. Its opposite, an unpleasant climate, is a push factor.
NCERT (2026-27): “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.” |