MPSC State Service 2020 · CSAT · Question 66 of 77

The research published in the ‘Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism’, is the first of its kinds to investigate the association between the chemical triclosan, exposure with bone mineral density and osteoporosis. A person can be exposed to triclosan via consumer products like soaps, toothpastes, sanitizers and other such products. ‘However little is known about the relationship between triclosan and human bone health. Laboratory studies have demonstrated that triclosan may have potential to adversely affect the bone density in animals, ’ said one scientist studying effects of triclosan. Select the most appropriate conclusion based on above information.

Reading Comprehension

1. AIt is necessary to ban use of triclosan in the products listed above though very little is known about its effect on animal bones.
2. BSince exact effect of triclosan on human bone is not known, there is no need to take any precaution about its use in different products used by human beings.
3. CSince the association between triclosan and its exposure with bone mineral density is already investigated, it is necessary to ban its use in various products used by human beings.
4. DSince some studies have demonstrated that triclosan may have potential to affect bone density in animals, it is necessary to ban its use in various products used by humans.Correct