Q48 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?1.Automobile exhaust2.Tobacco smoke3.Wood burning4.Using varnished wooden furniture5.Using products made of polyurethaneSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A 1, 2 and 3 only
B 2 and 4 only
C 1, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Correct answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1, 2 and 3 only

    1, 2 and 3 only. Exhaust, tobacco smoke and wood smoke are keyed benzene sources. Varnish and polyurethane are not in the official trio.

  2. B

    2 and 4 only

    2 and 4 only. Under-counts exhaust and wood; keeps varnish.

  3. C

    1, 3 and 4 only

    1, 3 and 4 only. Mixes a miss and a drop.

  4. D

    1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    All five. 4 and 5 are not counted on this paper.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 2 and 3 only. Benzene exposure as keyed: automobile exhaust, tobacco smoke, wood burning. Varnished furniture and polyurethane goods are not in that official set.

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