Q. With reference to Technical Textile Geocell, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It can be used to improve pavement load-bearing capacity.
2.It can help stabilize steep slopes and channels.
3.It can be used for constructing earth-retaining structures.
4.It is used for deep-sea mineral extraction.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: CSIR-Central Road Research Institute and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited were recently recognised for constructing a road section using technical textile geocell made from end-of-life plastic.
Geocell is used for pavement support, slope stabilization, and earth retention, but it is not used for deep-sea mineral extraction.
Source- PIB
