Correct Answer: landless laborers

Solution : the correct answer is (a) landless laborers

Landless laborers are individuals or households who do not own agricultural land and rely on working as agricultural laborers on the land owned by others for their livelihood. They often work in rural areas on farms, plantations, or other agricultural activities, performing manual labor in exchange for wages.

While street vendors, rag pickers, and pushcart vendors are also vulnerable and marginalized groups, they may not necessarily fall exclusively within the category of the rural poor. They can be found in both urban and rural areas and are often part of the informal sector, engaged in small-scale businesses or informal occupations for their survival.