Question

6) Why did well of Londoners want to clear slums?

Answer 1

well of Londoners want to clear slums due to following reasons:

(i) The vast mass of one-room houses occupied by the poor were seen as a serious threat to public health, they were over-crowded, badly ventilated and lacked sanitation.

(ii) They were worried about the fire hazards due to poor housing.

(iii) There was a widespread fear of social disorder.