Consider the following statements : 1. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0·5 t CO2/capita. 2. In terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion, India ranks second in Asia-Pacific region. 3. Electricity and heat producers are the largest sources of CO2 emissions in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements :

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0·5 t CO2/capita.
In terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion, India ranks second in Asia-Pacific region.
Electricity and heat producers are the largest sources of CO2 emissions in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

AI and III only
BII only
CII and III only
DI, II and III

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Solution

Correct Option (C):

Statement II is correct. In the Asia-Pacific region, India ranks second in terms of total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fuel combustion. This ranking places China first, followed by India, and then Japan.

Statement III is correct. Electricity and heat production constitute the largest source of CO2 emissions in India. This sector is predominantly driven by thermal power plants, which primarily utilize coal, contributing significantly to the country's overall CO2 emissions.

Incorrect Options:

Statement I is incorrect. India's per capita CO2 emissions are significantly higher than 0.5 t CO2/capita. Current estimates indicate India's per capita CO2 emissions are approximately 1.9 to 2.0 t CO2/capita. While this figure is below the global average, it is substantially greater than the value stated in the statement.

Option 1 (I and III only) is incorrect because Statement I is false.
Option 2 (II only) is incorrect because Statement III is also correct.
Option 4 (I, II and III) is incorrect because Statement I is false.

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