Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution? 1. Automobile exhaust 2.…

Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution? 1. Automobile exhaust 2. Tobacco smoke 3. Wood burning 4. Using varnished wooden furniture 5. Using products made of polyurethane Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 2 and 4 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Solution

Benzene exposure comes from automobile exhaust, tobacco smoke, wood burning, varnished furniture (varnishes release VOCs including benzene) and burning of polyurethane products. All five contribute. Answer: (d).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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