Consider the following statements regarding the State of India's Environment Report 2024:
1. Energy sector is the top contributor to India's GHG emissions.
2. India's per capita emissions are higher than the global average.
3. The report ranks India among top 10 countries in Environmental Performance Index.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Only 1
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct because the energy sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in India, mainly due to coal-based power generation.
Statement 2 is incorrect because India’s per capita emissions are lower than the global average, not higher.
Statement 3 is also incorrect because India is not ranked among the top 10 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI).
Key Points:
The energy sector is the major source of GHG emissions in India
India’s per capita emissions are below the global average
India is not in the top 10 of the EPI rankings
India’s environmental performance is in the moderate range
Additional Facts:
The EPI is jointly published by Yale and Columbia University
Coal remains a major energy source in India
India is promoting renewable energy for environmental improvement
Important Questions:
Q1: What is the main source of GHG emissions in India?
Ans: Energy sector
Q2: How does India’s per capita emission compare globally?
Ans: It is lower than the global average
Q3: Who publishes the EPI report?
Ans: Yale and Columbia University