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

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
CStatement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
Correct Answer — A

Explanation

Chewing gums pollute the environment largely because their plastic-based gum base does not biodegrade, which is exactly why Statement II explains Statement I.

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