Consider the following statements

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:
Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.
Statement-II:
Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a)

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I*

(b)

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

(c)

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Answer:

(a)

Explanation

Both statements are correct and Statement II explains Statement I. Statement 1 is correct: Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution. Chewing gum contributes 100,000 tonnes of plastic pollution annually. An estimated 80-90% of chewing gum is not disposed of properly, making it the one of the most littered items on streets. Source: https://www.greenseas.org/blog/plastics-in-chewing-gum-a-sticky-situation/ Statement 2 is correct: Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base. Whilst the earliest forms of gum were plant-based resins extracted from trees, most of the sticks we chew today are composed of synthetic petroleum derivaties – plastics. They include; butyl rubber, polythyene and polyvinyl acetate, which are also used in diesel, plastic bags and glue, respectively. These ingredients are often disguised under the name “gum base” on labels, and these plastics provide gum with the chewiness we know and love. Source: https://www.greenseas.org/blog/plastics-in-chewing-gum-a-sticky-situation/