{"id":87361,"date":"2025-06-01T06:41:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=87361"},"modified":"2025-06-01T06:41:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:41:40","slug":"which-of-the-commonly-used-household-items-release-bisphenol-a-bpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-commonly-used-household-items-release-bisphenol-a-bpa\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the commonly used household item(s) release Bisphenol A (BPA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the commonly used household item(s) release Bisphenol A (BPA) which is an endocrine disruptor and bad for human health?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Steel utensils<\/li>\n<li>2. Plastic coffee mugs<\/li>\n<li>3. Aluminium utensils<\/li>\n<li>4. Plastic water storage bottles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;2 and 4 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2 and 3 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-1 &#8211; 2016<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2016\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is C) 2 and 4 only.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nBisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastic is commonly used in making hard plastic items like reusable water bottles and some coffee mugs. Epoxy resins are often used as internal coatings for food and beverage cans and metal lids.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\n&#8211;   **Steel utensils (1):** Typically made of stainless steel and do not contain BPA.<br \/>\n&#8211;   **Plastic coffee mugs (2):** Many rigid plastic mugs, especially older or cheaper ones, are made from polycarbonate plastic which can leach BPA, particularly when hot liquids are used.<br \/>\n&#8211;   **Aluminium utensils (3):** Generally made of aluminium metal. While some aluminium cans or containers might have epoxy resin linings containing BPA, standard aluminium cooking or eating utensils do not typically contain BPA.<br \/>\n&#8211;   **Plastic water storage bottles (4):** Reusable hard plastic water bottles (often labeled with recycling code 7, though not exclusively) are frequently made from polycarbonate and are known sources of BPA leaching. Many manufacturers now produce &#8220;BPA-free&#8221; versions.<br \/>\nTherefore, plastic coffee mugs and plastic water storage bottles are the most likely common household items from this list to release BPA.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the commonly used household item(s) release Bisphenol A (BPA) which is an endocrine disruptor and bad for human health? 1. Steel utensils 2. Plastic coffee mugs 3. Aluminium utensils 4. 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