Match List I with List II

List I

(Toxic Metal of MSW)

List II 

(Source)

A.

Arsenic

I

Paints

B.

Lead

II

Rubber products

C.

Mercury

III

Wood preservatives

D.

Zinc

IV

Fluorescent lamps


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  1. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
  2. A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV
  3. A - I, B - III, C - II, D - IV
  4. A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I

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Option 1 : A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
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The correct answer is A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
Important Points

List I Metal List II Justification
A Arsenic III. Wood preservatives Arsenic is used in wood preservatives to protect wood from decay and insects.
B Lead I. Paints Lead has been historically used as a pigment and drying agent in various paints.
C Mercury IV. Fluorescent lamps Mercury is used in fluorescent lamps to produce light when excited by an electric current.
D Zinc II. Rubber products Zinc is commonly added to rubber products, such as tires, to enhance their performance.
E Cadmium V. Batteries Cadmium is found in batteries, particularly in rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries.

Therefore, the correct answer is A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II, E - V.

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