[Solved] With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements: PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging materials. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q87. With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer products, consider the following statements:

1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging materials.
2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.
3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: 4

Explanation:

• PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are widely used in products such as:
  • Non-stick cookware
  • Water-repellent clothing
  • Food packaging
• PFAS are known as “forever chemicals” because of their high resistance to degradation.
• Their strong carbon-fluorine bonds make them extremely stable in the environment, persisting for decades.
• PFAS accumulate in human and animal tissues over time because they are not metabolized or excreted easily.