Which factor is a push factor for migration? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which factor is a push factor for migration?

A. Better healthcare

B. Political stability

C. Employment opportunities

D. Poverty

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Push factors drive people away from their place of origin. Poverty often forces people to migrate.

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