UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-7

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    Below are certain statements regarding Polaroid photography. Consider the statements which concur with such technology.                                                       
    1. It is photographic process, in which processing of exposed films takes place outside the camera. 
    2. Print takes long time to get printed.                                                         
    3. It is based on diffusion transfer process.                                                        
    4. Polaroid is a commercial name and not of a technology.                                   
    Which of the statements given above are correct?                                     

    A)  1 and 2

    B)  3 and 4           

    C)  1 and 3           

    D)  1 and 4      

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Processing of exposed films takes place inside the camera. Diffusion transfer process produce a film negative and positive point in one stage. Therefore, it reduces time and is printed within a minute only, chemicals are stored in tiny capsules, which burst as film is moved after exposure. Then, film passes through a pair of steel rollers in camera, which releases the developing chemicals, which convert exposed silver salts or negative layer into metallic silver, producing paint after emulsification.


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