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?
Answer: (c) II and III only Explanation: • Statement I: India’s per capita CO₂ emissions are around 1.9-2 t CO₂/capita (as of recent data), significantly higher than 0.5 t. This statement is incorrect. • Statement II: In the Asia-Pacific region, China leads in CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion, followed by India, making this statement correct. • Statement III: Electricity and heat production (e.g., coal-based power plants) are the largest sources of CO₂ emissions in India, so this is correct. Thus, II and III are correct, making (c) the answer.