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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

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
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because
A
it is dipolar in nature
B
it is a good conductor of heat
C
it has high value of specific heat
D
it is an oxide of hydrogen
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?
A
Low-density polyethylene
B
Polycarbonate
C
Polyethylene terephthalate
D
Polyvinyl chloride
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