Consider the following statement:
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?
Explanation
India’s CO₂ emissions are shaped by its growing energy demand, population size, and dependence on fossil fuels, especially coal.
Statement I is incorrect. India’s per capita CO₂ emissions are around 2 tonnes per person, not less than 0.5 tonnes. While lower than developed countries, it is still significantly higher than the value mentioned.
Statement II is correct. In the Asia-Pacific region, India ranks second in CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion, after China, due to its large economy and population.
Statement III is correct. The electricity and heat sector is the largest contributor to CO₂ emissions in India, primarily because of the heavy reliance on coal-based thermal power plants.
Thus, Statements II and III are correct.