Which of the following is a "pull" factor?

A. Political freedom

B. Political persecution

C. Racial discrimination

D. Overpopulation

Answer: A. Political freedom.

Explanation: The terms "pull factor" and "push factor" are used to refer to the conditions that would make someone go to a country or leave a country. Push factors are related to negative conditions such as, political persecution, overpopulation or racial discrimination, that might make someone leave his place. On the contrary, a pull factor is a positive condition that might motivate someone to go to a place. Political freedom is an example of a positive condition that might be taken as a pull factor.

A. Political freedom