Consider the following statements about green crackers: 1.They a
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Consider the following statements about green crackers:
1.They are researched and developed by scientists at CSIR-NEERI as per the court's directions.
2.Barium is the main ingredient of these crackers.
3.SAFAL is the name of one of the green crackers.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Please scroll down to see the correct answer and solution guide.
Right Answer is: C
SOLUTION
The correct answer is 1 and 3.
- Green crackers are researched and developed by scientists at CSIR-NEERI as per the court's directions. Thus statement 1 is correct.
- Green crackers don't contain banned chemicals such as lithium, arsenic, barium, and lead. Thus statement 2 is incorrect.
- They are called Safe Water Releaser (SWAS), Safe Thermite Cracker (STAR), and Safe Minimal Aluminium (SAFAL) crackers. Thus statement 3 is correct.
Why in the news?
- Green crackers are made available first time in the Indian market.
- They are available in Delhi.
- 'Green' crackers have a small shell size compared to traditional crackers.
- They are produced using less harmful raw materials and have additives that reduce emissions by suppressing dust.
- NEERI claims that tests in its laboratories have seen a reduction of nearly 30% in particulate matter (PM) and also reduced a release of sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions.
