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UPSC CSE Prelims
2010
Q108 — Science & Technology

UPSC CSE Prelims 2010 Q108 — Science & Technology PYQ with Answer

2010Q108·Science & Technology·Physics

Indiscriminate disposal of used fluorescent electric lamps causes mercury pollution in the environment. Why is mercury used in the manufacture of these lamps?

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