Multiple choice

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below, choose the correct alternative. Assertion (A): Mumbai High is the major producer of petroleum in India. Reason (R): India meets nearly 30% of its total energy requirements through imports.

  1. A is true, R is false

  2. A is false, R is true

  3. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A is true. As in 2004, Mumbai High supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production. R is false as import of primary energy is equal to 42.9% of total primary energy consumption. A and R are two unrelated facts.

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