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Which among the following produce crude oil (Petroleum) ?

Options

A

Bombay High and West Bengal

B

Assam and Odisha

C

Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

D

Bihar and Bombay High

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Correct Answer :

Option C

Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

Solution :

The correct answer is Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.


Explanation:
Petroleum, also known as crude oil, is found in specific sedimentary rock basins in India. Major onshore and offshore oilfields produce crude oil across different states in India.

Let's analyze the given options and major petroleum-producing regions in India:
1. Gujarat: Major onshore oilfields in Gujarat include Ankleshwar, Kalol, Nawagam, Kosamba, and Mehsana.
2. Tamil Nadu: Crude oil and natural gas are extracted from the Cauvery basin located in Tamil Nadu (e.g., Narimanam and Kovilappal oilfields).
3. Other regions: While Bombay High (offshore Maharashtra) and Assam (Digboi, Naharkatiya) are major petroleum producers, West Bengal, Odisha, and Bihar are not major crude oil producers.

Therefore, among the given pairs, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu is the correct combination of regions producing crude oil.

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