Multiple choice

Which of the following groups of states is the largest producer of mineral oil in India?

  1. Gujarat, U. P., Maharashtra

  2. Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam

  3. Assam, U. P., Bihar

  4. Assam, Gujarat, Maharashtra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Assam (historical oil fields since 1889), Gujarat (major onshore production), and Maharashtra (offshore Mumbai High field) are India's top oil-producing states. These states have the most extensive sedimentary basins favorable for petroleum formation. The other groupings either include non-major producers or omit key states.

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