Consider the following statements:1.India heavily relies on imported energy, particularly oil and gas.2.Renewable energy deployment has increased significantly in India.3.Natural gas accounts for approximately 15.5% of India's overall energy consumption, significantly higher the global average.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India heavily relies on imported energy, particularly oil and gas.
2.Renewable energy deployment has increased significantly in India.
3.Natural gas accounts for approximately 15.5% of India’s overall energy consumption, significantly higher the global average.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. India heavily relies on imported energy, particularly oil and gas. Renewable energy deployment has increased significantly in India.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Natural gas accounts for approximately 6-7% of India’s overall energy consumption, far less than the worldwide average of 25%.

Source: ForumIAS

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