Q. With reference to Microplastics, consider the following statements;
1.These are solid plastic particles of less than one micrometer in their largest dimension.
2.Microplastics reduces the growth and reproductive output in marine animals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Microplastics are solid plastic particles of less than one millimeter in their largest dimension.
These are used in cosmetics and personal care products, industrial scrubbers which are used for aggressive blast cleaning, microfibers used in textiles and virgin resin pellets used in plastic manufacturing processes.
Statement 2 is correct: Microplastics damage aquatic creatures including turtles and birds. It blocks digestive tracts, and alters feeding behavior. Subsequently, it reduces the growth and reproductive output in marine animals.
Source: The Hindu
