UPSC Prelim 2025 Paper I

Consider the following : I. Cigarette butts II. Eyeglass lenses III. Car tyres How many of them contain plastic?

Verified Answer
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All the three
D. None

Explanation:

Cigarette butts: The filters are made of cellulose acetate, a type of plastic. Eyeglass lenses: Most modern eyeglass lenses are made from various types of plastic, such as polycarbonate or CR-39. Car tyres: Tyres are composed of a mix of natural and synthetic rubbers, with synthetic rubbers being polymers derived from petroleum, thus a form of plastic. Therefore, all three contain plastic.