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UPSC CSE 2025 · PYQ · Climate Change / CO2 Emissions · medium

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
  4. D.I, II and III

Explanation

India's per capita CO2 emissions are around 1.9-2.0 tonnes CO2/capita, which is well above 0.5 t/capita, so statement I is incorrect. In the Asia-Pacific region, India ranks second after China in terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion, making statement II correct. According to IEA data on India's emissions profile, electricity and heat producers account for the largest share (over 50%) of India's CO2 emissions, followed by industry and transport, making statement III correct.
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