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?
A
I and III only
B
II only
C
II and III only
Correct Answer
D
I, II and III
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 due to heavy coal reliance. Statement I is incorrect because India’s actual per capita CO2 emissions are approximately 1.9 to 2.0 tonnes, which is significantly higher than the 0.5 t figure provided. This question tests the core concept of India’s national emission profile and its sectoral distribution within the context of global climate statistics.
Climate ChangeGreenhouse Gas EmissionsCO2 emissionsPer capita emissionsFuel combustionPower sector emissionsAsia-Pacific region