Which one is a push factor for migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Natural disasters
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) Better job opportunities — Incorrect. Better jobs make the place of destination more attractive, so this is a pull factor.
Option (2) Higher Education facilities — Incorrect. Better facilities at the destination attract people towards it, so this is a pull factor.
Option (3) Natural disasters — Correct. Floods, earthquakes and other disasters make the place of origin less attractive and push people out.
Option (4) Better health facilities — Incorrect. Like better schools, better health care draws people to the destination. It is a pull factor.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 23-06-2023 (Slot 3).
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.” |