UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 7
Consider the following statements :
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0·5 t CO2/capita.
- In terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion, India ranks second in Asia-Pacific region.
- Electricity and heat producers are the largest sources of CO2 emissions in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (II and III only)
Explanation: India's per-person CO₂ emissions exceed 0.5 tonne. In the Asia-Pacific region India is a major fuel-combustion emitter, behind China, and power and heat generation are its largest emitting activities.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: False-India's annual per-capita CO₂ emissions are well above 0.5 tonne.
II: True-India ranks second in Asia-Pacific for CO₂ from fuel combustion in the referenced comparison.
III: True-electricity and heat producers are the largest source.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-includes I despite the item-wise findings; omits II which the answer requires.
B. Incorrect-omits III which the answer requires.
C. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
D. Incorrect-includes I despite the item-wise findings.