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Consider the following statements:
\nStatement-I :
\nMany chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.
\nStatement-II :
\nMany chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.
\nWhich one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?<\/p>\n

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\nStatement-I is correct. Discarded chewing gum is a significant source of litter and environmental pollution. It is sticky, difficult to remove from surfaces like pavements, and takes a very long time to degrade. Statement-II is correct. The gum base used in most modern chewing gums is made of synthetic polymers, which are essentially types of plastic (e.g., polyisobutylene, polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene). These synthetic polymers are non-biodegradable or degrade extremely slowly. The fact that chewing gum contains non-biodegradable plastic explains why it persists in the environment when discarded and is considered a pollutant. Therefore, Statement-II provides the reason for Statement-I.
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\n– Chewing gum litter is a persistent environmental problem.
\n– Modern chewing gum bases are often made of synthetic polymers (plastics).
\n– Plastic components contribute to the non-biodegradability of discarded gum.
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\nTraditional chewing gums were made from natural latexes like chicle. However, since the mid-20th century, synthetic alternatives have become predominant due to cost and consistency. The plastic nature of the gum base is the primary reason for the environmental concerns associated with its disposal.
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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 ? [amp_mcq option1=”Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I” … <\/p>\n

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\nStatement-I :
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