CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state’s oil and gas reserve was dedicated to the nation?
A
Maharashtra
B
West Bengal
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -West Bengal’s first oil and gas reserve - the Bengal Basin, dedicated to the nation on 20 December 2020, is the oil and gas producing basin of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first oil discovery in independent India was made by AOC on 1953 in Nahorkatia and then in Moran in 1956 both in Upper Assam.

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