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.