What is the difference between push factors and pull factors in migration?

• A. Push factors push people away from their home (war, famine); pull factors attract them to a new place (jobs, safety).
• B. Push factors draw people toward a new place; pull factors push them away for conflict.
• C. Push factors only relate to climate; pull factors only relate to culture.
• D. Push factors are about government policies; pull factors are about personal preferences.

Answer: (A)

Migration happens because certain conditions push people away from where they live and other conditions pull them toward a new place. Push factors are things at home that make staying difficult or undesirable—like war, famine, or a lack of jobs. Pull factors are attractions in another place that draw people there—such as better job opportunities, safety, good schools, or family connections. The idea captured here is that push factors push people away, while pull factors attract them to somewhere new. The other options mix up the direction or narrow the factors (climate or culture) and don’t reflect the broad, directional distinction between leaving a place and choosing a new one.