Which of the following oil fields is located in Assam?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Digboi.
Explanation:
Located in Assam, Digboi is the oldest oil field not only in India but in all of Asia. Oil was discovered here in the late 19th century, and Asia's first oil refinery was commissioned at this site in 1901. Assam is India's oldest oil-producing state; in addition to Digboi, Naharkatiya and Moran-Hugrijan are its other major oil fields.
Additional Points:
Kharsang: This is an oil field located in Arunachal Pradesh.
Khambhat: This is a major oil and gas field located in Gujarat.
Ravva: This is an offshore oil field situated in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) Basin of Andhra Pradesh.
The Digboi Refinery is currently operated by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: Where was Asia's first oil refinery established?
Answer: In Digboi (Assam).
Question: Which state is India's second-largest oil-producing region after Bombay High?
Answer: Rajasthan (according to current production figures).