Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about petroleum occurrences are correct?

a. The petroleum occurrences in India are associated with anticlines and fault traps in the rock formations of the quaternary age. b. In regions of folding, the oil gets trapped in the downfold of the synclines. c. Petroleum is sometimes found in fault traps between porous and non-porous rocks. d. Limestone or sandstone is the oil bearing layer.

  1. a and b

  2. b and c

  3. c and d

  4. a and d

  5. b and d
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both statements are correct. Petroleum is sometimes found in fault traps between porous and non-porous rocks. Limestone or sandstone is the oil bearing layer as these rocks are porous and are surrounded by non-porous rocks.

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