Consider the following statements: I. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0.5 t CO2/capita…

Consider the following statements: I. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0.5 t CO2/capita. II. In terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion, India ranks second in Asia-Pacific region. III. Electricity and heat producers are the largest sources of CO2 emissions in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. I and III only
  2. II only
  3. II and III only
  4. I, II and III

Solution

India's CO2 emissions per capita are ~2 t (well above 0.5 t), so I is wrong. India ranks second in Asia-Pacific after China for fuel-combustion CO2 (II correct). Electricity & heat are the largest emitting sector in India (III correct).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2025

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