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?
Detailed Explanation:
Statement I — Incorrect. India's per capita CO₂ emissions are around 1.9–2.0 tonnes, NOT less than 0.5 tonnes. The number given is too low and wrong.
Statement II — Correct. India ranks second in the Asia-Pacific region for CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion — after China (which ranks first).
Statement III — Correct. Electricity and heat production (mostly coal-based) is the largest source of CO₂ emissions in India.
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