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?
India’s CO₂ emissions come mainly from fuel combustion, especially electricity generation, and per capita emissions are higher than 0.5 tonnes. ❌ Statement I is incorrect:
* India’s per capita CO₂ emissions are around 1.9-2.0 tonnes, higher than 0.5 t CO₂/capita. ✅ Statement II is correct:
* India ranks second in the Asia-Pacific for total CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion, after China. ✅ Statement III is correct:
* Electricity and heat production (mainly coal-based) is the largest source of India’s CO₂ emissions. So, the correct answer is: C