Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The U.S. has become India’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier.
2.The U.S. is the world’s largest LNG exporter.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The U.S. has become India’s second-largest LNG supplier, surpassing the UAE, but Qatar remains the largest supplier of LNG to India.

Statement 2 is correct. The U.S. emerged as the world’s largest LNG exporter in 2023, surpassing other major exporters like Qatar and Australia.

Source: The Hindu


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