UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2025

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 the 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?

  1. I and III only
  2. Only II
  3. II and III only
  4. I, II and III

Answer

Correct Answer

II and III only

Explanation

India's per-capita CO2 emissions are actually well above 0.5 t CO2/capita (closer to ~1.9 t/capita), making Statement I incorrect. India ranks second (after China) in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (Statement II), and the power sector (electricity and heat producers) is indeed the largest source of India's CO2 emissions (Statement III). Hence II and III are correct.

Topics: carbon emissions, environment, india