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UPSC 2014: Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? 1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment. 2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are persistent organic pollutants: (1) they are chemically stable and therefore highly resistant to environmental degradation, and (2) being lipophilic, they bio-accumulate in the fatty tissues of humans and other animals. Both statements are correct, so ‘Both 1 and 2’ is the right choice. ([vajiramandravi.com](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/brominated-flame-retardants-are-used-in-many-household-products-like-mattresses-and-upholstery-why-is-there-some-concern-about-their-use/?utm_source=openai))
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