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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 filters are made of cellulose acetate, a type of plastic. Eyeglass lenses can be made from various plastics like polycarbonate or acrylic. Modern car tires are complex composite materials, with a significant portion being synthetic rubber (a polymer derived from petroleum, essentially a plastic) and often reinforced with plastic or nylon components.
Source: UPSC gs1 2025