In India, the combustion of fossil fuels, primarily coal, for electricity generation is the largest single source of carbon dioxide emissions.
Which one of the following sectors is the largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions from fuel consumption in India ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2016 · Topic: Pollution (Air Pollution: Types, sources, primary & secondary pollutants, smog, acid rain, effects, control technologies & policies.)
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