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Distinguish between: Push factors and pull factors of migration.

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Distinguish between:

Push factors and pull factors of migration.

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Push factors of migration Pull factors of migration
These factors are the ones that make a place less attractive for human settlement. These factors are the ones that make a place an attractive destination for settlement.
These factors force people to move out, hence face emigration. These factors force an inflow of people, hence face immigration.
Examples: Unemployment, poor living conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural disasters, epidemics and socio-economic backwardness. Examples: Better job opportunities, better living conditions, peace and stability, security of life and property, and a pleasant climate.
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Chapter 2: The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth - Exercises [Page 12]

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NCERT Geography Fundamentals of Human [English] Class 12
Chapter 2 The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
Exercises | Q 3. (ii) | Page 12
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