Which among the following is a pull factor for migration?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Better employment opportunities
Option (1) Unemployment — Incorrect. Push factors make the place of origin seem less attractive, so people leave it. Unemployment at home is such a push factor.
Option (2) Political turmoil — Incorrect. Turmoil drives people out of their own place, so it is a push factor.
Option (3) Natural disasters — Incorrect. Floods, droughts or earthquakes drive people out of their home area; they too are push factors.
Option (4) Better employment opportunities — Correct. Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin. Better job opportunities promise regular work and higher wages there, so people move towards that place; this draw is a pull factor.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 03-06-2025 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 25-05-2023 (Slot 2).
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.” |