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
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
Both statements are correct, and Statement-II properly explains Statement-I. Many commercial chewing gums use synthetic polymers like polyethylene, polyvinyl acetate, and polyisobutylene as their gum base, which are essentially plastics. When discarded, these gums do not biodegrade and contribute to plastic pollution in the environment. The plastic content is precisely the reason chewing gums are a source of environmental pollution, making Statement-II the explanation for Statement-I.
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