We need to find what the passage says about why squatter cities are environment-friendly, then spot which option is NOT supported by the text.

Step 1: Find environmental benefits mentioned in passage - Look for specific examples of eco-friendly practices - Note what makes these cities "green" From passage: "Squatter cities are also unexpectedly green. They have maximum density...and have minimum energy and material use. People get around by foot, bicycle, rickshaw, or the universal shared taxi." From passage: "But in most slums recycling is literally a way of life. The Dharavi slum in Mumbai has 400 recycling units and 30,000 ragpickers. Six thousand tons of rubbish are sorted every day." Step 2: Match each option to passage evidence - Check if passage directly supports each reason - Look for exact or closely related mentions

Process: Passage mentions specific green practices -> Match options to these practices -> Find the odd one out 🟢 Option 1: they sort out garbage -> directly supported -> "Six thousand tons of rubbish are sorted every day" 🟢 Option 2: they recycle material -> directly supported -> "recycling is literally a way of life" + specific numbers given 🔴 Option 3: their streets are kept clean -> not mentioned anywhere -> passage talks about sorting/recycling waste, but never mentions clean streets as an environmental benefit 🟢 Option 4: their transportation is energy efficient -> directly supported -> people use "foot, bicycle, rickshaw, or the universal shared taxi" Key insight: The passage focuses on processing waste (sorting, recycling) rather than preventing waste (keeping streets clean). Clean streets isn't mentioned as making these cities environmentally friendly.

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