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UPSC 2024 · Q17 · Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste Management · Save
With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements :
- PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging materials.
- PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.
- Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2024 · Q22 · Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste Management · Save
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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Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
UPSC 2024 · Q90 · Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste Management · Save
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions ?
(a) Locomotives using fossil fuels
(b) Ships using fossil fuels
(c) Extraction of metals from ores
(d) Power plants using fossil fuels
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Answer: (d) Power plants using fossil fuels