Question

question 6 of 10
many working-class families lived in slums because:

a. they preferred those sections of the cities.

b. they were forced to live there by the government.

c. they could not afford to live anywhere else.

d. they did not want to improve their condition.

Explanation:

• Option A: Working - class families generally do not prefer slums as slums are areas with poor living conditions, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: There is no historical or general evidence that governments forced working - class families to live in slums. Governments usually aim to improve living conditions or at least do not have a policy of forcing people into slums, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Working - class families have low incomes. Slums usually have the cheapest housing (or lack of proper housing but are the only option for those with limited financial resources). So they could not afford to live in better - conditioned areas, this is a valid reason.
• Option D: Most people, including working - class families, want to improve their living conditions. The idea that they do not want to improve their condition is against human nature and the general trend of people seeking better lives, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. They could not afford to live anywhere else.