Consider the following statements:
1. The per capita consumption of plastics in India is the highest in the world.
2. The petrochemical industry in India gives a big boost to the small scale industries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

B

Explanation

Per capita consumption of polymers products in the country during 2012-13 was low at just 9.7 kg as compared to 109 kg in USA, 45 kg in China and 32 kg in a Brazil. Thus India is not the highest consumer. The petrochemical indusry in India gives a big boost to the small scale industries is the correct statement.