GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Assam
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Gujarat
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) ONGC, a Maharatna company, is the biggest crude oil and natural gas name in India, contributing around 75% to Indian domestic production. The company ranks 11th among global energy majors (Platts).
Detailed explanation-3: -Texas. Total barrels annually (2020): 1.78 billion2. North Dakota. Total barrels annually (2020): 434.89 million2. New Mexico. Total barrels annually (2020): 370.40 million2. Oklahoma. Total barrels annually (2020): 171.74 million2. Colorado. Total barrels annually (2020): 167.83 million2. Alaska.
Detailed explanation-4: -The top five crude oil-producing states and their percentage shares of total U.S. crude oil production in 2021 were: Texas42.4% New Mexico11.1% North Dakota9.9% Alaska3.9% Colorado3.7% 16-Sept-2022