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? |ForumIAS

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?

[A] .1 only

[B] .2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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

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