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
Correct answer
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
Explanation
Most modern chewing gums use a synthetic gum base made of polymers such as polyvinyl acetate and polyisobutylene, which are plastics. Because these do not biodegrade, discarded gum persists as litter on streets and pavements, which makes it a source of environmental pollution. So both statements are correct and II explains I.
Pollution & Waste