Question
Consider the following statements:
1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer — A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Carbon fibre, prized for its strength-to-weight ratio, is genuinely used in aircraft components, automobiles, and wind-turbine blades.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Carbon fibre can be recycled, though it’s technically challenging and energy-intensive; recycled fibre often finds a second life in products like tennis rackets and golf clubs where weight matters more than raw strength.
Since only Statement 1 holds, the answer is Option A.