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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Consider the following statements:
  • 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
  • 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements:
  • 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
  • 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
1 only
Subject: Science & Tech.Context: Advanced Materials.Details: Statement 1 is correct; carbon fibers are lightweight and extremely strong, making them ideal for a......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
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Advanced Materials.
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Statement 1 is correct; carbon fibers are lightweight and extremely strong, making them ideal for aerospace and automotive structural components. Statement 2 is incorrect; while traditionally difficult to process, modern pyrolysis and solvolysis technologies allow carbon fiber composites to be successfully recycled and repurposed.
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