Which among the following produce crude oil (Petroleum) ?
Correct Answer :
Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
Solution :
The correct option is Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Crude oil (petroleum) in India is extracted from both onshore and offshore sedimentary basins across several states and regions:
1. Gujarat: Key onshore oil fields include Ankleshwar, Kalol, Mehsana, and Nawagam. The Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay basin) is a major petroleum-producing region.
2. Tamil Nadu: Crude oil and natural gas are produced in the Cauvery Basin, particularly in areas like Narimanam and Kovilappal.
Other major crude oil-producing regions in India include Assam (Digboi, Naharkatiya) and the offshore Mumbai High (Bombay High) field off the coast of Maharashtra.
Among the given pairs, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu is the correct combination of crude oil-producing states.
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