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

Question

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. A. I and III only
2. B. II only
3. C. II and III only (Correct answer)
4. D. I, II and III

Correct Answer

Option C — II and III only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is II and III only.

Key Points

• India's per-capita CO2 emissions from fuel combustion are approximately 1.9–2.0 tonnes/capita — well above 0.5 t, so Statement I is incorrect.
• In the Asia-Pacific region, China ranks first in total CO2 emissions from fuel combustion; India ranks second — Statement II is correct.
• Thermal power plants (electricity and heat generation) are indeed the largest single source of CO2 in India — Statement III is correct.