UPSC 2025EnvironmentModerate

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions. Statement-II: Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement. Statement-III: Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
b
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
c
Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
d
Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
Climate Change & PollutionIndustrial EmissionsCarbon dioxide emissionsCement industrySilica-bearing clayLimestoneClinker production

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