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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.
Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.
Statement-II: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct Answer
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Environment: Pollution.Context: Chewing gum pollution.Mechanism: Both statements are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation. Most modern chewing gu......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2024
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Pollution
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Environment ▼
Pollution.
Context ▼
Chewing gum pollution.
Mechanism ▼
Both statements are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation. Most modern chewing gums use synthetic polymers and plastics like polyethylene or polyvinyl acetate as their base. When discarded improperly, they act as microplastics, severely contributing to environmental pollution.
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