GS Asst Architect PWD 02 -2025 A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions. The USA has one of the highest per capita carbon footprints. India is a major global emitter. Reducing carbon footprints is a crucial goal for mitigating climate change, despite challenges.
To prevent a 2°C rise in global temperature, the average global carbon footprint needs to drop to 2 tonnes per person by 2025. Consider the following statements on carbon footprint : - (i) Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas (excluding carbon dioxide and methane) generated by our action. - (ii) The rising heat wave will make it impossible to reduce carbon footprint. - (iii) The average carbon footprint per person in the USA is 16 tonnes. The global average is 4 tonnes. - (iv) Countrywise, India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gas. Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
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Answer: B. (i) and (iv) are correct
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