State A has a GDP of Rs.15 lakh crore, a population of 300 million and CO₂ emissions of 600 million tonnes. State B has a GDP of Rs.10 lakh crore, a population of 200 million and CO₂ emissions of 350 million tonnes. Compute the per‑capita CO₂ emission (tonnes per person) for each state and state which state has the higher per‑capita emission.

Step-by-step solution

1. Per‑capita emission = total emissions / population.
2. For State A: $\frac{600\text{ million tonnes}}{300\text{ million people}}=2.0$ tonnes per person.
3. For State B: $\frac{350\text{ million tonnes}}{200\text{ million people}}=1.75$ tonnes per person.
4. Compare the two values: $2.0>1.75$, so State A has the higher per‑capita emission.

Concept tested: Per‑capita emission calculation

Published 13 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked