Consider the following pairs : Commonly used / consumed materials | Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them 1. Lipstick | Lead 2. Soft drinks | Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food | Monosodium glutamate Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

Correct Option (D) All three pairs are correctly matched. - Lead is a heavy metal that has been detected in certain lipstick formulations. Its presence is a concern due to potential toxicological effects upon ingestion or absorption. - Brominated vegetable oils (BVOs) are food additives historically employed in some soft drinks to stabilize flavorings. Their use has become controversial, leading to bans in various jurisdictions due to potential health implications. - Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a widely used flavor enhancer, particularly prevalent in Chinese and other East Asian cuisines, including fast food preparations. Debates persist regarding potential adverse reactions associated with MSG consumption.

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Consider the following pairs :

Commonly used / consumed materials	Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them
1. Lipstick	Lead
2. Soft drinks	Brominated vegetable oils
3. Chinese fast food	Monosodium glutamate

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

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Prelims GS Paper I · Held on 18 Jun 2017.

Options

A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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Solution

Correct Option (D)

All three pairs are correctly matched.

Lead is a heavy metal that has been detected in certain lipstick formulations. Its presence is a concern due to potential toxicological effects upon ingestion or absorption.
Brominated vegetable oils (BVOs) are food additives historically employed in some soft drinks to stabilize flavorings. Their use has become controversial, leading to bans in various jurisdictions due to potential health implications.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a widely used flavor enhancer, particularly prevalent in Chinese and other East Asian cuisines, including fast food preparations. Debates persist regarding potential adverse reactions associated with MSG consumption.

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