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Consider the following statements

Consider the following statements:
1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of the components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(a)

Explanation

The correct answer is (a).st1 is right: Carbon Fibre is an important raw material for structural applications in defence, automobile aerospace and nuclear technologies. Technology can be used extensively in wind turbines and deep well oil explorations. . st2 is wrong, they can be recycled.