SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 3

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q3

In each of the following questions, a statement labeled Assertion (A) is given, followed by a statement labeled Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Migration can be driven by negative and positive circumstances.

Reason (R): Push factors make individuals migrate away from a region, whereas pull factors draw individuals to a region.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Answer:

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another. It can be influenced by both negative (push factors) and positive (pull factors) circumstances.

Push factors are unfavorable conditions (like unemployment, natural disasters, conflicts) that force people to leave a place.

Pull factors are favorable conditions (like better jobs, education, healthcare) that attract people to a new place.

Additional Points:

Migration can be internal (within a country) or international (between countries).

Common push factors: poverty, war, lack of opportunities

Common pull factors: employment, better living standards

Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:

Q .What are push factors in migration?

Answer: Conditions that force people to leave a place

Q. What are pull factors in migration?

Answer: Conditions that attract people to a place