wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Prakash came to Mumbai from his village for better opportunities. However, due to the high rates of flats, he could not afford housing and lived on the streets near the railway station. Account for some of the major factors that result in people like Prakash not being able to afford basic needs like shelter.

A
Ambition
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Migration
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Population explosion
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Unemployment
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Unemployment
Many people migrate to cities in search of jobs due to paucity of jobs in their villages and towns. Apart from unemployment and the resultant migration, population explosion is a major factor that results in housing crisis due to lack of space and increase in demand.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Shelter
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon