Which state became the 2nd largest Crude Oil Producer in India

2017

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Maharashtra
B	Odisha
C	Madhya Pradesh
D	Rajasthan

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Rajasthan. Rajasthan has become the second-largest crude oil producer in the country after the offshore field Bombay High.

Detailed explanation-2: -Texas is by far the largest oil-producing state in the United States. In 2021, Texas produced a total of 1.7 billion barrels. In a distant second place is New Mexico, which produced 459.8 million barrels in the same year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rajasthan is the largest producer of petroleum in India followed by Gujarat and Assam. Rajasthan has a share of about 23.29% in crude oil production in the country. In India, oil is found in Assam, Gujarat, Mumbai High and in the river basins of Godavari and Krishna.

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