The force which prevents us from slipping while walking on the road is:

muscular force of our body

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gravitational pull by earth

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frictional force

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balanced forces of nature

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Solution

The correct option is C frictional force
When we push the ground with our feet, the friction provides a forward reaction to our push and sends us forward. Walking on smooth ground is difficult because the frictional force is not great enough to prevent slipping.

Option C is correct.

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