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Consider the following:
I. Cigarette butts
II. Eyeglass lenses
III. Car tyres
How many of them contain plastic?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All the three
- 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