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UPSC 2021: Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?
(a)Low-density polyethylene
(b)Polycarbonate
(c)Polyethylene terephthalate
(d)Polyvinyl chloride
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Polycarbonate
Bisphenol A is primarily used as a monomer to produce polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins; it is not a component of LDPE, PET, or PVC. Therefore option (b) Polycarbonate is correct ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A?utm_source=openai)).
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The correct answer is option (b): Polycarbonate. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper 1, as Question 74. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Pollution & Waste Management.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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