Question

Mention any 4 factors responsible for increase in criminal activities in London in 1870 .

Answer 1

1. Due to availability of economic opportunities London attracted a large number of workers. Its population multiplied fourfold in the 70 years between 19810 and 1880 increasing from 1 million to 4 million.
2.Due to abundance of labour in the market possibility of getting a job was minimal. In period of economic slumps, the proportion of unemployment went upto 35% to 75%.
3.Large number of children were pushed into low paid work, often by their parents.
4. Due to very low wages, crime was considered more profitable than laboring in small underpaid factories.

Answer 2

The four factors responsible for increase in criminal activities in London in 1870 are:-

1. Due to availability of economic opportunities London attracted a large number of workers. Its population multiplied fourfold in the 70 years between 19810 and 1880 increasing from 1 million to 4 million.

2. Due to abundance of labour in the market possibility of getting a job was minimal. In period of economic slumps, the proportion of unemployment went upto 35% to 75%.

3. Large number of children were pushed into low paid work, often by their parents.

4. Due to very low wages, crime was considered more profitable than laboring in small underpaid factories.