... from the main population. Majority of these people believe that more hands will earn more money. Hence they would often prefer to have seven or eight kids, preferably male, who can earn money to meet the basic living needs such as food, water and shelter. Therefore the poverty itself responsible for India's population explosion; the poor add new members to their family so that they may earn also. In addition to this, several incentives were given to these people by the government to improve their life quality. For example in 90's some were lucky enough to have free homes or flats. However most of them gave their houses on rent and chose to live in slums. This is not ironic because by renting their houses they are able to earn money to buy food and water for themselves and their kids. Ignorance and superstitions have also led tot his situation. There ...

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