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Consider the following statements regarding sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions and India's energy profile: Statement I: India contributes more than one-fifth of the total anthropogenic sulphur dioxide emissions globally. Statement II: A substantial proportion of India's electricity is generated from coal-based thermal power stations. Statement III: Much of the coal mined in India is characterised by relatively low calorific value and higher ash content. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both explain Statement I✓
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Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both explain Statement I
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