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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 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

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