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UPSC 2024: 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?
(a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Modern chewing-gum bases are often synthetic rubbers such as polyethylene and polyisobutylene—i.e. plastics. Studies show gums release micro-plastics and, when littered, persist on pavements, making them a recognised source of environmental pollution. Thus both statements are correct and Statement II (plastic content) directly explains Statement I (pollution), so option a is right. ([acs.org](https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/march/chewing-gum-can-shed-microplastics-into-saliva-pilot-study-finds.html?utm_source=openai))
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