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HPPSC HPAS 2019 · Question 66 of 100

Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment?

Environment

  1. AThey are considered harmful to marine ecosystemsCorrect
  2. BThey are considered to cause skin cancer in children
  3. CThey are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields
  4. DThey are often found to be used as food adulterants.

Answer: A. They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems

Explanation

Microbeads (microplastics in cosmetics) are a concern because they harm marine ecosystems.

Source: HPPSC HPAS (Pre) 2019 GS Paper-I (theexampillar.com official answer key)

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