Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Transport Sector in India:
1. The transport sector accounts for nearly 18 per cent of the total energy consumed in India, second only to the industrial sector.
2. Road transport accounts for 69 per cent of world’s total oil consumption.
3. Of the total CO2 emissions globally, transportation accounts for almost 23 per cent.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Transport Sector
- The transport sector accounts for nearly 18 per cent of the total energy consumed in India; second only to the industrial sector.
- Nearly 98 per cent of the energy needs of transportation are met through petroleum products, and almost half of the total consumption of petroleum products in India occurs on account of transport activities.
- Transportation accounts for almost 23 per cent of world’s total carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion.
- Road transport accounts for69 per cent of world’s total oil consumption.
Source: NCERT Class 12
