Q18.
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 source of CO2 emissions in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
C
Explanation
2022, India's per capita CO2 emissions rose to 2 representing a 5% increase, but remained less half the global average. The United States topped per capita emissions chart with 14.9 tonnes, by Russia (11.4), Japan (8.5), China (8), and the Union (6.2), according to the Global Carbon The global average was 4.7 tonnes. Hence, I is not correct. terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion, India second in Asia-Pacific region. Hence, statement II correct. and heat producers are the largest source of emissions in India. Hence, statement III is correct.