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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 32

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q32

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Which group of oilfields among the following is located in Assam?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Digboi and Naharkatiya.

Explanation of correct option:

  • Digboi and Naharkatiya are prominent oilfields located in Assam, India.

  • Digboi is known as the oldest operational oil refinery in Asia, established during the British era.

  • Naharkatiya oilfield is another significant oil-producing area in Assam contributing to the oil output of the region.

  • These fields have been central to Assam's oil industry, playing a key role in India’s petroleum production.

Explanation of other options:

  • Option 2: Ankaleshwar and Kalol
    These oilfields are located in Gujarat, not Assam.

  • Option 3: Mehsana and Nawagam
    These are also oilfields situated in Gujarat.

  • Option 4: Kosamba and Lunej
    These fields are part of the oil-producing region in Gujarat, not Assam.