Which of the following Indian slums is one of the world's largest slums?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Dharavi.
- One of the largest slums in the world, Dharavi is located in the heart of Mumbai.
- Dividing it further, 30% of the Dharavi population is Muslim. At the same time, the Hindus and Christians have a share of 63% and 6%, respectively.
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Among the Hindu Dharavi population, 20% work on large-scale operations involving leather goods, tanneries and animal skin production.
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Others specialise in small-scale processes such as textile manufacturing, retail and trade, pottery work, etc.