pyq/2024/prelims/22

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