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?
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 only
C
2 and 3 only
Correct Answer
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Option (C) is correct because India is the second-largest CO2 emitter in the Asia-Pacific region after China, and the power sector (electricity and heat) remains the primary source of its emissions, accounting for over 50% of the total. Statement 1 is incorrect as India’s per capita CO2 emissions are approximately 1.9–2.0 tonnes, which is significantly higher than the 0.5 t threshold mentioned. The core concept tested is India’s greenhouse gas emission profile and its relative standing in global climate statistics.
Climate ChangeGreenhouse Gas EmissionsCarbon dioxide emissionsPer capita emissionsAsia-Pacific regionFuel combustionElectricity producers