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 ?
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2024
– Modern chewing gum bases are often made of synthetic polymers (plastics).
– Plastic components contribute to the non-biodegradability of discarded gum.