Q. 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 pone of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
- Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
- Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Notes:
- Commercially, chewing gum is produced based on synthetic gum base, which is non-biodegradable. Accordingly, chewing gum residue can be considered as a dangerous environmental pollutant.
- Chewing gum does contain plastic. The ingredient known as “gum base” in the list of ingredients in chewing gum is largely made of polyvinyl acetate.
- This plastic is non-biodegradable and remains in the environment for a long time. Thus, chewing gum residue can be considered as a dangerous environmental pollutant.
