Question

the children who comes under the category of urban poor

Answer 1

The children living in the slum areas of the cities are generally categorized as the urban poor, the numbers of which is more in the developing countries of the world.

They lack the basic facilities for living in the unhealthy environment of these overcrowded slums.

They do not get the scope of education and often become involved in crimes from early childhood.

Thus, these children have seriously exploited from their early life and the mortality rate is much more among them.

Answer 2

The children who are to be considered as urban poor are mentions below

• The children who minimum chance of surviving in urban environment.
• The children who are under low development and protection.
• The children who live in overcrowded settlements like slums.
• The children who rarely benefit the welfare measures of a government.
• The children who face the constant threat of eviction.
• The children who are exploited commercially.
• The children who suffer for regular essentials like food, health and shelter.