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Science & TechnologyChemistry and Materials SciencePolymers, Plastics and ElastomersMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
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PET plastics · Polymers, Plastics and Elastomers
Related topics:
Plastic and Microplastic Pollution

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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?

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Question 46 · Polymers, Plastics and Elastomers · Science & Technology · UPSC Prelims 2022 (GS)

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2022 · GS · Question 46