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    Question

    Evaluate the following statements concerning India's thermal coal imports in the first quarter of 2024 :

    I . There was a 23 % year - on - year increase in thermal coal imports .

    II . The imports were 19 % higher than in the last quarter of 2023 .

    III . The increase was despite a higher base in March 2024, compared to the previous year .

    A Only I and III are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II and III are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I and II are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statements I and III are correct . There was a 23 % year - on - year increase in thermal coal imports, and the increase came despite a higher base in March 2024 . Statement II is incorrect; the imports were actually 19 % lower than the record high in the last quarter of 2023 .

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