With reference to ‘Direct Air Capture’, an emerging technology, which of the following statements is/are correct? I. It can be used as a way of carbon sequestration. II. It can be a valuable approach for plastic production and in food processing. III. In aviation, it can be a source of carbon for combining with hydrogen to create synthetic low-carbon fuel. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

With reference to 'Direct Air Capture', an emerging technology, which of the following statements is/are correct? 

I. It can be used as a way of carbon sequestration. 

II. It can be a valuable approach for plastic production and in food processing. 

III. In aviation, it can be a source of carbon for combining with hydrogen to create synthetic low-carbon fuel. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below. 

  • A. I and II only
  • B. III only
  • C. I, II and III
  • D. None of the above statements is correct
Correct Answer: Option C