Q. With reference to Bisphenol-A, consider the following statements;
1.It is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.
2.India is the leading producer and exporter of Bisphenol-A.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: It is a is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins and other engineering plastics.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The entire estimated annual demand of 1,35,000 tons in India is imported today. So, the government recently inaugurated a Bisphenol A(BPA) pilot plant by setup by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Chemical Laboratory(CSIR-NCL).This plant will enable import substitution of this important raw material and help in India’s Atmanirbhar initiative.
Source: PIB
