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Which of the following is the reason as to why poor people live in slums?

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People living in slum areas are not allowed to enter the city.

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People living in slums don't want to spend money for expensive lifestyle.

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A large number of people are poor and cannot afford proper housing.

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People want to live in slums to run their business.

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The correct option is C A large number of people are poor and cannot afford proper housing.
Majority of the people in a society shift to urban areas in search of better employment opportunities. But a large number of people remain poor and cannot afford proper housing, owing to why they live in slums.

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