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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

Consider the following statements:
I. Carbon dioxide emissions in India are less than 0.5 tonnes per 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?

A
I and III only
B
II only
C
II and III only
D
I, II and III
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UPSC Prelims
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
I. Carbon dioxide emissions in India are less than 0.5 tonnes per 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?
Correct Answer
II and III only
Statement I is incorrect as India per capita CO2 emissions are around 1.9 to 2.0 tonnes, which is well above 0.5 tonnes. Statements II and III are correct; Indi......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2025
Ref. Subject Environment
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Climate Change
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction ▼
Statement I is incorrect as India per capita CO2 emissions are around 1.9 to 2.0 tonnes, which is well above 0.5 tonnes. Statements II and III are correct; India is indeed the second-largest emitter from fuel combustion in the Asia-Pacific (after China), and the energy sector (electricity or heat) is the top contributor.
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