1. Correct Answer: Option C: II and III only
 2. Explanation:
     ● Statement I is incorrect: In 2022, India’s per capita emissions were 1.89 t CO₂ per person. Per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in India have soared in recent decades, climbing from 0.4 metric tons per person in 1970 to a high of 2.07 metric tons per person in 2023. This clearly shows that the emissions are significantly higher than 0.5 t CO₂/capita.  
     ● Statement II is correct: India ranks second in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion. China ranks first in the region, and India is second with 2,516.967 Mt CO₂ emissions, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA).  
     ● Statement III is correct: In India, electricity and heat production are the largest sources of CO₂ emissions. Specifically, the power sector, which is heavily reliant on coal, contributes significantly to the nation’s overall CO₂ emissions, which directly impact climate change. In 2019, the power sector was responsible for about 70% of India’s total CO₂ emissions, making it the single largest contributor.