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Consider the following:

I. Cigarette butts

II. Eyeglass lenses

III. Car tyres

How many of them contain plastic?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All the three
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. All the three

Cigarette butts contain cellulose acetate, a form of plastic. Eyeglass lenses are often made from polycarbonate or other plastic polymers. Modern car tyres are complex composites that include synthetic rubber (a plastic polymer) and other reinforcing materials.

Source: UPSC gs1 2025

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