Which of the following is NOT a pull factor for migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Unpleasant climate
Option (1) Better job opportunities — A pull factor (Incorrect). Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin, and better jobs and living conditions are the first of them.
Option (2) Peace and security — A pull factor (Incorrect). Peace and stability and security of life and property at the destination draw people towards it.
Option (3) Pleasant climate — A pull factor (Incorrect). A pleasant climate at the destination is one more reason to move there.
Option (4) Unpleasant climate — Not a pull factor (Correct). It is a push factor. Push factors make the place of origin seem less attractive: unemployment, poor living conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural disasters, epidemics and backwardness.
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.” |