by Q. Consider the following statements:
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
I. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in India are less than 0.5 t CO₂ per 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
(d) I, II and III
Answer: (c) II and III only
Explanation:
- Statement I is incorrect: India’s per capita CO₂ emissions are now above 1.8 metric tons (as per recent data).
- Statement II is correct: India ranks second after China in Asia-Pacific in CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion.
- Statement III is correct: The energy sector (electricity and heat production) contributes the most to CO₂ emissions in India.
Answer: (c) II and III only
