Q: Consider the following statements: Energy balances are fundamental for energy planning, since they allow analysing aspects such as: 1. distribution of final energy consumption per end-use sector. 2. storage and refinement of each fuel or group of energies in the matrix. 3. self-sufficiency in energy, foreign dependence and foreign trade. 4. efficiency in processes for transforming primary energy into secondary. Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?
(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1, 2 and 3 only
(d)4 only
Correct Answer: (a)
The correct answer is (c) '1, 2 and 3 only'. Among the 4 statements given, this option correctly identifies which statements are accurate regarding External Sector & Trade (Indian Economy).