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UPSC PYQPrelims 2025

Civil Services Examination · Question 18

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?

  1. I and III only
  2. II only
  3. II and III only
  4. I, II and III
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Answer: (C) II and III only

Explanation

India's per capita CO2 emissions are well above 0.5t; it ranks second in Asia-Pacific after China; electricity/heat generation is the largest emission source.