Question
With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements :
1. Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties.
2. Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage.
3. Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products.
4. Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 3
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
Statement 2 is not correct: PET Containers are not recommended for storage of any alcoholic beverage.
Statement 4 is not correct: Burning of PET bottles can cause GHG emission. Therefore by elimination the answer is A.