Consider the following statements: Statement I: Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions. Statement II: Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement. Statement III: Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

Consider the following statements: 

Statement I: Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global carbon emissions. 

Statement II: Silica-bearing clay is mixed with limestone while manufacturing cement. 

Statement III: Limestone is converted into lime during clinker production for cement manufacturing. 

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 

  • A. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
  • B. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
  • C. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
  • D. Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
Correct Answer: Option A